Winter For everyone who helps save lives at sea 2003/04 SAP code-LBM035 Working together Extreme search and rescue in the Shetland Islands
Thank you! RNLI fundraising plans gather momentum "If I thanked the lifeboatmen every day for the rest of my life, it would still not be enough for bringing him back."
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution If you would like to remember the lifeboat depends entirely on voluntary donations and crews in your Wilt, please send for our legacies to run the lifeboats that save lives legacy information pack today. You'll receive at sea. With more than 220 lifeboat useful and practical advice about making or stations around the shores of the United updating your Will. Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, it costs around £274,000 a day to keep the Send now for your free lifeboat service running. information pack and discover how a gift in your Will can help Six out of ten Lifeboat volunteer lifeboat crews. launches are only possible thanks to legacies. D Please send me your legacy information pack. Please return this form to: John Marshall, Legacy Enquiries Officer, Volunteer lifeboat crews give their time to RNLI. FREEPOST (BH173), West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1XF. Thank you. save others in danger. They ask for no reward Title Forename other than the satisfaction of a 'good job Surname well done'. They deserve the best boats, Address equipment and training. You can help make sure they continue to receive them, with a legacy gift in your Will. Postcode ioui dtiMi»« bt uwd by ilw SHU md pw*d to Lifeboats RM.I ritding fompinm Qfty If you do n« W*X to K lifeboat Lifeboats Feature: The RNLI thanks you 2 The magazine of the The RNLI stepped into 2003 with renewed fundraising Royal National Lifeboat Institution vigour. We bring you up to date on our progress Registered Charity Number 209603 Couple snatched to safety Feature: We ask the questions 6 from a grounded yacht. Issue 566 The Lifeboat finds out how the RNLI's heritage will be Page 26 Chairman: protected for future generations Peter Nicholson Chief Executive: Andrew Freemantle MBE Feature: International rescue 8 Publications Manager: Jane Smythson An update from the International Lifeboat Federation Publications Editor: Liz Cook Assistant Editors: Jon Jones, Bethany Rawles News 9 Designer: Laura Wiltshire All the latest (torn and about the RNLI Editorial: Joanna Lumley presents Tel: 01202 662254 Letters 16 the RNLI with a special Fax: 01202 663189 award. Page 11 email: [email protected] Questions, answers and members' own stories Membership and subscriptions: Tel: 01202 663234 Books 21 email: [email protected] Advertising: Madison Bell Limited Lifeboats and lifeguards in action 22 Beau Nash House, Union Passage, More stories from the sharp end BathBAI 1RD Display: Steve Hulbert Tel: 01225 465060 Feature: Come see the show 30 email: [email protected] Lifeboats from around Classified: Why is the London Boat Show so special in 2004? the world. Page 8 NatalieWalker TeL'01225 465060 email: [email protected] Feature: Extreme search and rescue 33 The Lifeboat is published (our times a year and is sent tree to RNLI member* and governors. The next issue Nicholas Leach looks at how Shetland lifeboats work will be Spring 2004 and will appear in April 2004. closely with other agencies to avert shipping disasters News items should be received by 16 February but earlier if possible. All material submitted for possible publication should be addressed to: The Editor, the Lifeboat, RNLI, West Quay Road, Fundraising 37 Poole. Dorset BH1S1HZ. How some of the money is raised Photographs intended fw return should be accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. Could RNLI SKI rescue ever Contributions may be held for subsequent issues. Listings Centre take off? Page 43 For further information on how to join Ihe RNLI as a Check your local station in this pull-out section member or governor contact: Membership, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole. Dorset BH151HZ.TH 0800543210, The Lifeboat is published by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ Front cover Tel: 01202 663000, www.lifeboats.org.uk, email: [email protected], Printed by Pindar pic, Scarborough. Aith's Severn Class lifeboat Owrtej Udbury is put © Royal National Lifeboat Institution 2004. All rights reserved. Reproduction is permitted with the prior consent of the RNLI, through her paces. See our feature on page 33 to find out more about the work of Shetland lifeboats Opinions expressed by authors are not necessarily those of the publishers. Care is taken to ensure that editorial information is Photo: Nicholas Leach/Stvpt Monthly, by courtesy of correct at the time of going to press but is subject to change. Shetland MRSC Inset: Branch volunteers help support the Lifeboats. Any products or services advertised in the Lifeboat by third parties are not in any way endorsed by the RNLI and the RNLI shall Seepage4 not be responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in such advertisements nor has it investigated or verified any of the information. The RNLI thanks you! The Christmas break may already seem like a distant memory but readers will know that, while they were tucking into their turkey, ***v many volunteer Lifeboat crews had given up the comfort and safety of home to save the Lives of others in coLd and stormy weather. One hot August weekend lifeboats launched around 200 times. With the This was made possible by average launch cost for an all weather boat being £5,800 and £2,200 for an your generosity inflatable, the two days cost the RNLi Severn class lifeboat Spirit of Guernsey tackles rough seas off St Peter Port almost £700,000 for launches alone Photo. Brian Green it's not just the bad weather that keeps time last year the RNLI also reported a also concentrating on building long-term lifeboat crews busy - last year lifeboat crews worrying downturn in legacies and relationships with the public to assure the and lifeguards had the busiest summer in membership numbers, and a significant drop future of the lifeboat service. We want to re- the RNLI's 180-year history. Lifeguards dealt in public awareness of the RNLI and what awaken people to the breadth of the RNLI's with 7,226 incidents, saving 27 lives in the it does. work. The service is relevant to far more process. One especially hot August weekend people than just 'boaties1 and we want to saw lifeboats tackling some 200 shouts in Membership bring peace of mind to anyone who finds just two days. Of course, in order for crews themselves at sea - whether they are on a to carry out this vital lifesaving work they cross channel ferry or enjoying a dip at the So what can be done about this? The good need the right tools for the job: cutting edge beach.' news is that work has already begun to turn lifeboats and equipment, high quality The renewed membership drive has this around. The RNLI has set itself an boathouse and crew facilities, and the finest already produced some fantastic results in ambitious target to double membership over training. But what does this all cost? the last year. Shoreline and Offshore inserts the next five years. This is no pipedream but Last year it cost around £ 107M to run in boating and general interest magazines, a carefully planned strategy. the lifeboat service - that's £290,000 a day. together with mailing campaigns to non- This is a huge amount but it actually members, led to the recruitment of 26,000 represents excellent value for money. For RNLI members and regular supporters new members in 2003 - that's 86% up on every £1 spent, 81 pence goes direct to the number recruited in 2002. There was a maintaining and replacing the existing fleet, further push in October and December and Actual purchasing new equipment or shore the RNLI hopes this will recruit an additional facilities, Beach Lifeguards and Sea Safety. 30,000 new members and donors. But this is Sixteen pence is used for fundraising and just the beginning. only three pence goes on administration. 'Reaching new and younger audiences is Any surplus is held in a reserve fund and also very important and we need to used to guarantee the RNLI's boat building capitalise on Beach Lifeguards and new programme and other capital projects. technology to excite the new generation' Until recently these reserves were TOO 1001 2 www.rnlt.org.uk Featur Lifeboat crew gear It costs more than £400 to kit out a lifeboat crew member in protective gear (the equivalent of 26 new Shoreline members). will. If this intention translates into action it Sources of RNLI income 2002 will be good news for the RNLI as seven out of ten lifeboat launches are already Legacies funded from legacies. Raised voluntary income Spending Investment income Merchandising and Until this all comes to fruition, the RNLI lotteries has had to tighten its belt to sustain free Other reserves at 12 month's worth of expenditure. Be assured that the RNLI's core business of saving lives at sea is not Appeals affected by these measures - it just means cutbacks on non-critical projects and The RNLI has always been honest with its reprioritising spending to keep essential supporters and has never asked for money developments. Some lifeboat station that it hasn't needed. That's why, when it shoreworks projects have been postponed was in a strong financial position four years and certain support costs have had a ago, the RNLI shut down its regional financial cap imposed. The visitor centre appeals programme. Today it's all systems has been challenged with bringing in go again. First off the mark was the Whitby 'substantial new money' to enable it to lifeboat appeal in North Yorkshire that hit stay on the 2007 build programme and its target within months of launch. Close various other measures have also been behind is the Lifeboats of the Clyde appeal taken to curb expenditure. in Scotland, which is currently concentrating in Strathclyde and Glasgow to fund a new RNLI expenditure 2002 Rescue lifeboat for Troon. This is a new concept in appeal fundraising and is being led by two Maintenance Area Fundraising Managers. One of them, Fundraising Marie Cowan, says: This appeal seems in line with the work of the crews themselves Innovation - a coordinated search and rescue with seven lifeboat stations and 30 branches!1 Support You may have seen the first round of Prevention the Christmas appeal in October, which encouraged members to buy membership International for a friend or relative as a Christmas Innovation the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 _Tell your friend Join up Thinking of a legacy? Helping the fundraisers Please help the RNLI reach its target to Almost seven out of ten people in the UK double membership. If you are already a support charities but fewer than one in 20 member why not spread the word and include a charitable donation in their will encourage your friends and family to join. Yet it's a very easy way to give. Legacies There are various levels of membership are vital to keep the lifeboats afloat, providing a range of member benefits. accounting for around 68% of income. So, See below for details of grades and when you make your will, please remember subscription rates. the RNLI. For further information visit www.rememberacharity.org.uk. Join an event Local branch members helped raise over £2,400 at Fancy taking part in something a bit more a 'Bolton-by-the-sea' event in August 2003 physically demanding and raising sponsorship money for the RNLI in the Fundraising is a vital element of the process? How about jumping out of an activities that support the lifeboat service. aeroplane, white water rafting or running in By joining one of the 1,500 volunteer the London marathon with the RNLI on branches you will be able to meet like- hand to support you? These are just a few minded people while having fun for a good of the fun and action-packed events the cause. If you don't fancy joining a branch, RNLI is involved in throughout the UK and why not organise your own fundraising Republic of Ireland. event? See pages 37-43 of this issue to For further information contact see some examples of how money is Claire Kavanagh on 01202 663205, raised in this way. To find out where your email [email protected] or visit nearest branch or guild is call the regional www.rnli.org.uk/events, the website fundraising department at headquarters on especially dedicated to these events. 01202 663472 who will put you in touch ffshore Also see the running calendar on page 12. with members local to you. Governor Grade Rates Shoreline £20 €28 Joint Shoreline £33 €46 Offshore £54 €75 joint Offshore £94 €130 Governor £66 €92 Joint Governor £116 €162 Life Governor £1,500 €2,100 Feature Gift Aid www.rnlishop.org.uk. For more HAB39GG on the appropriate section of information call 01202 663333. your tax return to ensure that the RNLI If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid is one of receives your rebate. the simplest and most effective ways of Buy books giving to charity. Using Gift Aid means that Share giving for every pound you give, the RNLI receives The RNLI has also set up a partnership in an extra 28 pence from the Inland association with Amazon, the international This scheme allows the RNLI to accept Revenue. This means that a £10 Gift Aid online book retailer, to help raise funds. Buy certain donations of shares. The RNLI then donation is worth £12.80 to the Lifeboats your books via the link on the RNLI website sells these shares, through a designated at no extra cost to you. On top of this, and 5% of the value of all orders will be broker, and receives income from the sale. higher rate taxpayers are eligible to reclaim donated to the RNLI. For further information contact Tizzy as much as £23 from the taxman for every Perkins (see under Payroll giving). £100 donated, by including details of their Gift Aid donations on their Self Assessment Make a special gift form. You can donate this rebate too via the Inland Revenue {see Self Assessment Large, one-off donations fund a number of donations below). Gift Aid also applies if special projects each year. We are working you are sponsored by a UK taxpayer for a on a new crew training campaign to be fundraising event. Look out for the Gift Aid called Train A Hero with the aim to raise logo and a box for donors to tick on your £10M over the next five years through sponsorship form. high-level donors. To find out more contact The Giving Campaign (an independent, national campaign established to increase the amount of money given to UK charities) on 020 7930 3 154 or visit www.givingcampaign.org.uk. Payroll giving Help us through your Payroll giving is a simple, tax effective workplace way to give from your pay packet if you Support from companies can be very are UK taxpayer. When you donate useful to the RNLI. Often, fundraising money in the normal way you are giving events can only get off the ground if the out of your taxed income. When you basic startup costs or prizes are funded by choose payroll giving, your donation is company sponsorship. However, it's not taken from your pay before tax is all one sided as companies can benefit deducted. Simply put, the RNLI gets a from the profile and exposure created by bigger donation at no extra cost to you. The RNLI's first hovercraft was funded thanks to the supporting the lifeboats. For further For further information contact Tizzy generosity of supporter Kay Hurley information contact Tizzy Perkins (see of Oxfordshire Perkins on 01202 663295 or email under Payroll giving). [email protected]. Buy RNLI gifts Self Assessment donations For further information on all The RNLI has an extensive range of gifts From April 2004 anyone who completes a the above (except where that are sold by volunteers at fundraising Self Assessment tax return will be able to events and lifeboat stations. In addition, a nominate a charity to receive all or part given) please call the RNLI range of quality gifts are available of any repayment due to them. The RNLI helpdesk on 01202 663234. through! the award winning 'Lifeboats' has registered with the Inland Revenue, mail order catalogue or online at and all you will need is to enter the code the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 We ask the question Making RNLI history work for the future Heritage is very important to the RNLI. It's not just about having a collection of lifeboats and equipment from yesteryear, it is also about social history. Over the years the RNLI has amassed a vast collection of art, objects and archives that would interest the most cynical of observers while raising awareness and encouraging future support. To preserve the collections and its museums the RNLI is setting up a heritage trust as a separate charity. The Lifeboat speaks to Heritage Manager Joanna Archibald to find out more Why does the RNLI need a separate trust? historic photographs and TOO historic films. How do I go about donating an item to the The RNLI's mission, by Royal Charter, is to There is also a research archive that holds a collection? 'save lives at sea' and this prevents us from wealth of historical RNLI information as well Write to me at: RNLI Headquarters, West spending substantial sums of money on as some more obscure items such as 1930s Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ. If heritage. A separate charitable trust will be knitting patterns for crew clothing and sheet possible, enclose a picture of the object. Due able to apply for funding from heritage and music literally singing the praises of famous to the volume of objects we already have, we other grant giving bodies. rescues. are not looking for duplicates. But if it's something that we don't already have, we How exactly will it get funding? What preservation work needs doing? may be interested in acquiring it. We are only As well as a limited annual grant from the Many items are fragile and have not always looking to collect RNLI related-material and RNLI, the trust will look to raise funds from been displayed or stored as they should have the more background history you can supply special events and sponsorship at its five core been in the past. Delicate objects are prone the better. We would especially welcome any museums and, eventually, through a range of to fading, weakening and structural damage items that fill gaps in the existing collection. heritage shop items. I must stress that unless we intervene and, depending on the fundraising for museums and collections will object, conservation work can be expensive How will this all encourage future support? be kept distinct - it is not trying to compete and time consuming. Our current priorities The redeveloped museums will be able to tell with the RNLI's own fundraising. Heritage are the collections at the Grace Darting their stories in the way they deserve. I would grants will be sought from national and Museum and the Henry Blogg Museum and defy anyone not to be moved by the histories regional trust funds, particularly towards we are forming a policy about the best way of Grace Darling or Coxswain Henry Blogg. conservation and education work. We are to care for our historic lifeboats. If our The museums are regional ambassadors for awaiting the outcome of a £1M heritage collections are kept in the best possible the RNLI and will be engaging, educational lottery fund bid to completely redisplay the conditions, they will still be around for future and enjoyable - a great way to encourage Grace Darling Museum at Bamburgh.We are generations to enjoy long-term support for the future. also rebuilding the Henry Blogg Museum at Cromer as part of the town's regeneration scheme. If people want to make a donation specifically for RNLI heritage or a museum project, we would be delighted. What sort of items do you have in the collection? There is everything from complete historic lifeboats to a brass doorknocker in the shape of a lifeboatman.There is a fine collection of paintings and prints, medals and certificates, memorabilia, commemorative items, collection boxes, ornaments, clothing, charts, models and technical equipment. Our current estimate is 2,600 objects plus some 20,000 A great example of how a picture can paint a thousand words - Sheringham lifeboatmen share a cup of tea with the rescued crew of the Canadian steamer faglesdiffe Hall. Photo; Nfws Chronicle. 30 October 1941 n www.rnli.org.uk 2004 Departure Dates and Costs 31 May £2250 2, 11 Aug £2150 i £2250 29 Aug £2150 27Jun £2250 SWEDEN & THE GOTA CANAL BY TRAIN FROM LONDON Explore the contrasting tandscopes of Scandinavia Day 7 »The Gota Canal cruise on this wonderful 13-day tour with the UK's From the harbour MS Juno sails for Gothenburg. This What's Included leading specialist in holidays by rail. One of our historic vessel was bulh In 1874 and has been friendly and pro/esswna/ Tour Managers will be maintained in a superb condition. Accommodation is First Class rail travel throughout with in 2-berth cabins.The route offers scenic variety meals and drinks on Eurostor with you throughout your journey so sit bode, ranging from the sheltered waters of the Baltic to Three-night cruise on MS Juno in relax and enjoy the delights of Copenhagen, narrow canals linking the takes of central Sweden. 2-berth cabins including all meals Stockholm and Gothenburg, followed by a scenic Many stops will be made and excursions included to and excursions. cniise though the tranquil inland waterways view castles, convents, historic towns and rural of Sweden. retreats. Sixty-five locks are negotiated on the way to Sailing from Gothenburg to Kiel in Gothenburg as die ship heads south through 2-berth cabins with shower/WC Day I » By train to Germany Sodertolje to Trosa. including dinner and breakfast. Departure from London Vfcterloo to Brussels by Day 8 * Ascending the Berg locks Eight nights dinner, bed and breakfast Euroitor with a meal served on board, continuing to After a pause in Soderkoping MS Juno continues to hotel accommodation. Cologne for an overnight stay. Berg to ascend die 'lock staircase'.Visit Sweden's Full programme of excursions. D«y 2 » Across Germany to Denmark oldest abbey. The onward journey to Copenhagen includes a train Services of aTour Manager throughout Day 9 * Crossing LakeVattern ferry ride across die border. Day 3 «• Free in Copenhagen The cruise continues, crossing LakeVattern then Deutsche 8ahn IBB) Rail tickets are climbing to 300ft above sea level before descending provided in co-operation with Deutsche Morning sightseeing includes the Amalinborg Palace to Lake Van em. Bahn. For individual rail bookings to and Little Mermaid. Just across the road from the Germany and Europe call 0870 243 5363. hold it the world famous Tivoli Gardens. Day 10 *The descent into Gothenburg Day 4 * By tilting train to Sweden FromTrollhatten MS Juno descends to the River Gbra Leave Copenhagen on the X20QQ tilting train, travel before arrival in Gothenburg for an overnight stay. across the new fixed link with Sweden then relax Day 11 » Free time In Gothenburg during the journey past lakes and forests to Free until evening departure on the Stena, Une Call now for your brochure Stockholm. sailing to Kiel. Day 5 * Sightseeing in Stockholm Day 12 * By train through Germany 01904 521982 A morning tour followed by a boat trip UNES OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 0900 - 1700 through die many islands forming die Travel by InterGty train to Cologne, via Stockholm archipelago. Hamburg and Bremen, for an Day 6 # Free time in Stockholm overnight stay. A chance to visit the Nordic Museum, the Day 13 4 To London Skamen Museum, or the Woso, a royal By InterOtx to Brussels then Euroitor GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS flagship which sank In the harbour on her to London, with lunch served on SAVKXJRHOUSE.9STSAVIOURGATtYOHXYOI 8NL maiden voyage in 1628. board,arriving mid-afternoon. WWW.GREATRAIL.COM Thu holdcy it jut one at our v*ri*d programme of ncortrd toun featuring Ktntf r»JI Joumcyj world-wide. JOURNEYS AS GREAT AS THE DESTINATIONS International rescu In 1924, the RNLI celebrated its 100th The ILF's aim is to reduce life- Membership has indeed risen since birthday. It was not alone in the world as a threatening incidents at sea through safety 1999, from 42 to 89 organisations in 62 lifeboat service, and foreign friends came promotion. To do this it wants to enable countries (some countries have both a to the UK to join the festivities. This member organisations to share their state and voluntary service) but increased gathering was so successful that it was experience, in particular to find best membership and a new vision do not mean made a regular event, with a meeting practice in search and rescue and the latest the money is automatically available to every four years, hosted by a different technologies available to support this. For achieve all of the ILF's objectives. The country each time. What was at first a maximum effect it wishes to continue decision was made at the 2003 conference loose assembly of national services was recruitment of members and then to have in South Africa, therefore, to develop the formalised in 1951 with the RNLI as the means to help them become more ILF to full independence from the RNLI by secretariat but it was not until the 1960s securely established. 2007 and to work for both company and that the ILF proper formed. A major step forward was taken in charitable status. In the 1970s the International Maritime 1999, the 175th year of the RNLI.The 18th The RNLI will continue to fund the Organisation gave the ILF observer status, conference was held in Bournemouth and Federation until it reaches independence recognising its ability to faithfully represent members set themselves challenging and from then on will remain a member, rescue services. The relatively fledgling targets: to modernise, professionalise and for there is always something to learn from Federation's work was rewarded further become altogether more purposeful, and to its colleagues. For example, Sweden has with the International Maritime Prize double organisation membership by the developed a new personal watercraft (jet in 1998. time of the next conference in 2003. ski) that may be of use to RNLI lifeguards. I www.rnu.o. News Aldernev crew at Number 10 * BFE . IHII.Y. EXPRESS! (MID.' tXPRl -J e host a reception at No. 10 Downing Street for the Datfy Express Vodafone Inset:The Alderney trio receive their award certificate from Fern Britton and Philip Schofield i Three Alderney lifeboat volunteers received top honours at the Daily Express Vodafone Life Savers Awards in October for their rescue of three people swept out to sea Lifeboat Operations Manager David saving the lives of two teenage girts and a safety, while the other was pulled to McAllister and Lifeboatmen Phil Murray man in dark, gale force conditions in safety nearby. and Mark Caudion joined a Downing August 2002. A 13-year-old girl was Gavin Darby, UK Chief Executive Officer Street reception hosted by Tony and knocked off her feet and swept away for Vodafone said:'This incredible rescue is Cherie Blair. They then went on to the when playing on the causeway at Fort a fitting reminder that there are men and ceremony at The Savoy Hotel where they Clonque on Alderney. Her 16-year-old women who are prepared to risk their lives received their award before a star-studded friend and a passer-by also got washed every day to save the life of another.' audience. away trying to save her. Despite the There was a great deal of media The awards recognise Britain's unsung horrendous weather and a damaged interest in the award and David, Phil and heroes and the distinguished panel of propeller Phil, the D class's helmsman, Mark were interviewed live on national TV judges, including Falklands veteran Simon battled through the rocks and saved the for This Morning, hosted by Fern Britton Weston and Major General Christopher man who was suffering from shock and and Philip Schofield. A full account of the Tyler of the Royal Humane Society, hypothermia. Meanwhile, David and Mark rescue and the subsequent award of received hundreds of nominations. had waded out from the shore using a Bronze Medals to the three, was featured The Alderney trio was recognised for lifeline and hoisted one of the girls to in the spring 2003 issue of the Lifeboat. the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 News MOELFRE TO HONOUR Mary Stanford BRAVE HERO disaster remembered The late Die Evans MBE, winner of two RNLI Gold Medals, is to be commemorated with a statue outside Moelfre lifeboat station. As Chairman of the Die Evans Memorial Sculpture Appeal, Lord Stanley of Alderley is helping to raise funds for a statue of the local hero to celebrate his life and achievements. Lord Stanley emphasises that the statue will commemorate all lifeboatmen and women, not only Die Evans. He describes him as: 'A wonderful representative of the 'best' of the human spirit - bravery, devotion to duty and self sacrifice.1 The sculpture by local artist Sam Holland will depict Die Evans at the wheel of a lifeboat and will be erected outside Moelfre station, overlooking the sea. The estimated cost of the larger-than-life statue is £40,000 and it is hoped that it will be unveiled in the summer this year. The appeal committee is well aware that the constitution of the RNLI does not allow its funds to be used for this purpose. Lord Stanley comments: 'The cost of the sculpture cannot be taken, indeed should not be taken out of RNLI funds, but we are hoping that all who realise the debt we owe to In 1928 all 17 crew members of the May Stanford lifeboat were lifeboatmen, wherever they drowned when trying to rescue the Latvian steamer Alice in a gale. serve, might help.' Disaster struck when the lifeboat capsized in the heavy seas. The For more information or to lifeboat crew were tragically unaware that she had been recalled - the make a contribution to the casualty having already been rescued by another boat. appeal, please contact: The effects of the 1928 tragedy on the small Rye Harbour community are still felt deeply today. On 15 November 2003, 75 years Alun Gruffydd, to the day after the disaster, the village hosted a private service of Secretary: remembrance at the old lifeboat house at Rye Harbour. Eight close Die Evans Memorial relatives of those that were lost attended the service. Lifeboats from Sculpture Appeal, Rye Harbour, Dungeness and Hastings scattered rose petals near the old Oriel Ynys M6n, boathouse, paying tribute to the men who gave their lives to save Llangefni, others. Relatives and their guests watched from the shore. Anglesey, During the Annual Service of Remembrance on 16 November, 17 North Wales, direct family members each lit a candle at the alter in memory of their LL77 7TQ. relative and read out their name. The service was followed by a wreath- laying ceremony, where 17 lifeboat crew members from the local stations laid individual posies on each name tablet of the crew that were lost. THE LIFEBOAT. The Journal of the Royal National Life-boat Institution. The Lifeboat in NOVEMBER. I92B. (PUC.M, Die Evans November 1928 told the story ol the Diuiter to the Rye Life-boat. tragedy at Rye Tt» Whok C»w Harbour, where 17 Tni ••*.! .!i,..ir whirh Tin* I iJliT, crew were lost tin Ul* bntt (ji-rviiie for minjr rmn InMIUUnB. >nnniin|! I.I 1U inv iKCntmt un l'nb Nciomhrr. ll d-ll pnctm. irill [irf.»ui thr i with enuhing wi-iglii on tkd galluit rbiklrm «ikl i>th« >t-» Ufa but I r.-» r.l !!,-• Illllr iilks.- "I nl Ik* tWw. Kcacdam JLwInuir. aurcuin News National Memorial Arboretum AbFab star presents RNLI with top award Actress Joanna Lumley presented the RNLI with a special accolade at the National Training Awards in London on 18 November 2003. The award is in recognition of the high quality of training given to lifeboat crew members. The RNLI's new competence-based training strategy ensured success at an earlier national final in Plymouth, making it one of only 43 national winners to attend the winners' gala ceremony. The judges were so impressed that they gave the RNLI an additional award for its invaluable contribution to training in the voluntary sector and for training 4,500 crew members to such high standards. Sue Hennessy, the RNLI's Head of Training, said: 'I was extremely proud that the RNLI won at the national finals. So to be singled out with just 14 other organisations for a special award is thrilling. Winning at this year's awards is a culmination of all the hard work by everyone in the RNLI operations training Philip Theaker has been a regular the Arboretum chapel was followed by a team.' contributor to the letters page of the dedication and tree planting ceremony lifeboat magazine. In December 2002 at the site. Mr Theaker dedicated the Joanna Lumley presents the special training award to he wrote to us about the new National memorial plot to the RNLI, officially (left to right) Simulator Manager Billy Bean, Head of Training Sue Hennessy and Exmoulh Coxswain Tim Mock Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, north of handing it over to RNLI Chairman Birmingham. The Arboretum Peter Nicholson. Chief Executive Andrew commemorates the 80 million people Freemantle planted the commemorative who were killed in wars during the tree. The event was attended by over twentieth century and those who gave 100 guests representing the branches their lives in service to others. South and guilds that had made generous Staffordshire branches had felt that RNLI donations to the funding of the crew members who had given their lives memorial. should be represented with a plot but Mr Sculptor Andrew Fitchett of Burton- Theaker was aware that the RNLI's on-Trent donated his time in the creation constitution does not allow for funds to of the lifeboatman who looks out to be used for this purpose. His letter the river. therefore told of the local branches' More than the original target of plans to raise funds for a plot at the site £5,000 was collected. Additional funds and asked for support to raise £5,000. raised were used for wooden benches, Through MrTheaker's updates we plaques and a flagpole. Remaining funds were delighted to hear that the appeal will be used for ongoing maintenance was a success. undertaken by Arboretum staff and RNLI On 17 September 2003 a service at branch volunteers. the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 18 January 11 July Cotswold Canter - 10K' RNLI Filey and Hunmanby Burford, Oxfordshire Triathlon - 400m swim, 13-mile bike ride, 4-mile run 1 February Filey and Hunmanby Roundhay Romp - 5K and 10K Roundhay Park, Leeds 31 July and 1 August 8 February London Triathlon Fab Feb 5K ExCel Centre, Docklands, London Mile End/Hackney, London 5 September 29 February Great Scottish Run - Goodwood Gallop - 10 miles half marathon & 10K Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, Glasgow near Chichester 12 September 14 March Experian Robin Hood Marathon Stanley Park - 10K Nottingham Blackpool 28 March 14 September Lymington- 10K Flora Light Challenge Lymington lifeboat station, for Women - 5K near Southampton Hyde Park, London 4 April 26 September Hatfield House - 7.5 miles BUPA Great North Run - 21K RNLI RUNNING Hatfield House, Herts Newcastle, Gateshead 18 April 3 October Flora London Marathon PROGRAMME London Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - marathon and 10K 23 May Inverness Leg it for Lifeboats - 10K and 5K 2004 Wimbledon Common, London 10 October Liverpool International Half 30 May Marathon and 10K Dunfermline City Half Marathon Liverpool Run for the RNLI and you'll be Dunfermline 10 October (tbc) 31 May (tbc) Henley Half Marathon directly supporting volunteer The Great Manchester Run - 10K Manchester Henley lifeboat crews to save lives at sea. 13 June 21 November (tbc) Syntegra Edinburgh Marathon - Solent Saunter - 5K full marathon/four person Royal Victoria Counlry Park, marathon relay near Netley, Southampton Edinburgh Call now or return the coupon and 28 November (tbc) 20 June RNLI Run up to Christmas - 10K take your running further. The Asics Blackpool Fylde Coast Ashley Heath, Dorset Marathon and Half Marathon Blackpool Please call 01202 663234 5 December or email us at [email protected] 26 June RNLI Reindeer Run-10K UK & Ireland Corporate Games.- Port Talbot, South Wales or visit www.rnli.org.uk/events 4xl600m relay, 10K and 5K Gateshead International Stadium Please send me more information on running with the RNLI TB4.51/F2 Name Address Day tel. prr flil Please return form to: Clare Kavanagh, Marathon Co-ordinator, Freepost, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1 HZ Lifeboats Registered charity number 209603 News News A dangerous * -*. career Busiest Recent research suggests that British summer ever fishermen remain 50 times more likely to have a fatal accident at work than the In 2003, the RNLI had the busiest summer in average worker. As a lifesaving its history, with preliminary figures showing organisation, the RNLI believes that as well a record 3,667 launches in June, July and as providing a first-class lifeboat service, it August, 418 more than in summer 2002. should be doing all it can to help reduce Lifeboat crews faced thick fog and heavy the 300 deaths that occur at sea every storms in northern and eastern areas, but year. Fishermen feature more highly in this the hot sun on the south coast meant that list of casualties than any other group of they were kept busy with calls for help from sea user. swimmers, surfers and sailors. Michael As a result of the significant hazards Vlasto, Operations Director, said: 'This faced by fishermen, RNLI Sea Safety now demonstrates the huge range of conditions includes a dedicated team of fishing safety that our lifeboat crews have to deal with. coordinators, who give regular safety They can face storms advice and practical demonstrations and gale force winds one around the country's main fishing ports, day, and blazing sunshine primarily in Scotland and the South West. the next.' The RNLI's Fishing Safety Manager, Ian The record-breaking Benham explains: 'As a lifesaving temperatures also meant organisation, we have only one interest - that beaches were jam- the saving of lives - and the fact that we packed throughout the have no hidden agenda is recognised by summer. RNLI lifeguards fishermen. We offer the hand of assistance saved 27 lives and dealt in the provision of safety advice, just as we with 7,226 incidents. offer the hand of assistance in a rescue situation.' Photo: Myles New Teams line up to rare for the 2003 Inter Services Trophy at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Volunteers from Newbiggin lifeboat station worked with members of other local emergency services on 27 September 2003 to give youngsters an introduction into their work. The Inter Services Trophy event was organised by Newbiggin- by-the-Sea sailing club, Northumberland, to give its youth squad an opportunity to work alongside members of local public services white taking part in a series of boat races. Youngsters were assigned to RNLI, Police and Coastguard teams as 'pit crew' and trainers, as well as making up the numbers for the racing teams. It was a very successful first event (even though the Coastguard won!) and the club hope to develop the scheme further to give youngsters life skills and an insight into the opportunities available to them in the future. The event has already generated considerable public interest, resulting in enquiries from the Ambulance service and a local hospital who want to be included in this year's battle for the trophy. News Honour for Eastbourne Silver Medallist Coxswain Mark Sawyer of Eastbourne lifeboat station received the Shipwrecked Mariners PRESS Association's Emile Robin Award during a glittering ceremony on 7 October 2003 at Fishmongers' Hall, London Bridge. The award, for an 'outstanding rescue by a British ship' was given to Mark for the attempted salvage and subsequent rescue of two crew members The Lifeboat would like say a big 'thank from the yacht you' to all who took part in our 2003 Paperchase in October readership survey - we had a great 2002. As reported in response. We are planning to bring you the summer 2003 issue the findings in the spring 2004 issue. of the Lifeboat the This will allow us time to analyse the Eastbourne coxswain information fully but we couldn't resist and crew carried out letting you know some initial results... the rescue in gale The majority of readers are aged 45 force onshore winds, and above, with over 60% saying that in darkness at low they read the magazine from cover to tide, in the confined cover. A further 29% of readers said approach channel to that they preferred to glance through the harbour. for articles of interest. Most readers were happy with the content of the Lifeboat but some said that they would be also be interested in seeing articles on travel and reading. It was also clear royal visito from the survey that readers were very enthusiastic supporters, with nearly half saying that they already displayed RNLI President The Duke of Kent visited station and was introduced to fundraisers an RNLI sticker in their car. Torbay lifeboat station in October 2003 to from local branches in Torbay, Brixham, meet crew members and their families. He Paignton.Totnes and Newton Abbot. was greeted on the waterfront by Brixham The Duke then went aboard the station's Branch Chairman and former Coxswain Severn class lifeboat -4/ec and Christina Arthur Curnow, together with Torbay Mayor Dykes and watched a rescue demonstration Sorry! Nick Bye and Mayoress Christine Weston. by the station's D class Spirit of the RPC, Despite the cold day The Duke was given a before unveiling a commemorative plaque warm reception from the whole team at the of his visit. Thank you to the eagle-eyed readers who spotted two errors in the autumn 2003 issue The Du^e of Kent meets Torbay lifeboat crew members of the Lifeboat. On page 5 in the News Photo: Al Macphee @ Miracle section, we carried the story 'Saving more lives' about a new lifeboat station at Burnham-on-Sea. Please note that the new station is in Somerset, not Southend as stated. The station near Southend is at Bumham-on-Crouch. Also, on page 9 in the Letters section we published two lifeboat rescue photographs from a reader under the headline 'Mayday, mayday... job well donel'The lifeboat involved in the rescue was from Swanage, not Poole as stated. A TOWN & COUNTRY DRIVEWAY Simp the'finest Driveways money can buy Although a Town & Country driveway is beautiful to look at, its beauty is more than skin deep. Beneath the surface is a unique (ibre reinforcement that helps prevent sinking and spreading. Its surface, once sealed, is over 25% harder than the surface of concrete. 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Governor of the RNLI for many years, I I came off watch at 0800 and went was surprised to see in the latest Lifeboat up on deck just as a lifeboat - that the new Boys' Brigade lifeboat has presumably Dover - came alongside and been named Sure and Steadfast, when the coxswain said: 'My God, you haven't traditionally it is 'Sure and Stedfast'. If been out here all night in that have you?' that has been changed, I apologise but I He meant our 900-ton Naval ship. Of think the Boys' Brigade should have course, he too had been out all night in picked it up. his lifeboat. What confidence he had in On a different tack, I recount the his boat! incident that held me in awe of RNLI How can one fail to admire the crew members and the reason for my courage and spirit of RNLI crews? More lifelong support. power to your elbow. During 1954-5 I was serving aboard HMS Romola, an ocean-going Mr KLC Miller minesweeper. We called in at Harwich, Abbey mead, Gloucester 'Britannia OVfatcR Limited after three months at sea, and tied up at a buoy in the harbour. Half the ship's Editor's reply: This was not the only query HUM M KtfcS (It 4)1 PICTURES r* HnrM:>.NU MATVII I.IMIII n company had already gone ashore when on this subject. We checked with the HRl'INMdVhl M. OHPIMCTON 71056113997 |S the ship received a signal to proceed Boys'Brigade and, sure enough, their immediately to the South Goodwin motto has been updated to reflect the Sands. The South Goodwin Lightship had modern spelling. Royal Lifeboat National Institution 1st series no. 7 The Govelly lifeboat is a 70 fl Clyde class, the lar- gest type of Itfeboat in the R. N. L. I. Fleet. There are only two ofihese lifeboats in operation, the other Mixed memories one being at Kirkwall in the Orkneys. flat calm that day, the lifeboat was The R.N.LI, b supported eniircly hy voluntary coniri- butkms. A donation from the safe ofthi s box iMnadeia racing back and forth to make the sea LI ik-adqudrter.. Poole. Dorset. look choppy. Through our binoculars we could see a further touch of authenticity being added as someone In addition to being an RNLI supporter, I am threw buckets of water over the a phillumenist - a collector of matchbox working with Thurso lifeboat lifeboatmen as they worked on deck. labels. Some years ago the Britannia Match and a rescue helicopter attending freighter Company produced a series of matchboxes Multitank Ascania in 2000 As I stood there, nearly 40 years later, I clearly remembered everyone illustrating lifeboats, crews and stations. On a recent trip to the Orkney Islands, laughing at the antics on the lifeboat. These were manufactured in West Germany my wife and I visited Longhope on Hoy. We were not to know that a few short and Belgium with average contents of 40 Looking across the windswept bay, I months later, that same brave crew and 45 matches. I am trying to complete was instantly transported back to the would perish in yet another rescue the sets and would like to ask if, through summer of 1964 when I had a attempt. The waters around the the Lifeboat, readers and supporters can university holiday job with the Pentland Firth are some of the most help me in my quest. Ordnance Survey and was staying in dangerous in the world, but when digs in Longhope for a few days. While sailors were in danger, the lifeboat Mr GJ Corps, we were there, a film was made went out. Withington, Manchester depicting one of the many rescues carried out by the crew of the Jack Orr Editor's note: If any reader can help Longhope lifeboat. Since it was almost Ellon, Aberdeenshire Mr Corps, please write c/o the Lifeboat www.rnli.org.uk Lette Alt letters printed in the Lifeboat represent the personal opinions of the writer and do not refect the views of the RNU, nor are they endorsed by the RNLI in any way. __Solihull-by-the- On receiving my autumn issue of the Lifeboat, I thought to myself: 'I can never remember having read anything about the Walmer lifeboat', so I was absolutely delighted to see the article about the three-man crew who rescued two yachtsmen. My grandfather was a member when oars were a means of propulsion. In my teens in the 1930s I helped launch the lifeboat by putting greased planks under the hull. In those days there were three stations: Deal, Kingsdown and Watmer. Deal and Kingsdown were dispensed with and my father's brother, Joe Mercer, followed a Mr Pearson as coxswain. I also believe another brother, Dick, was also a member. I now live in Solihull, which is as far from the sea as you can get in England, but my memories of living only a short distance from the lifeboat station can never be erased. Fred Mercer {of Fred Mercer Orchestras) Solihull, West Midlands Walmer lifeboat with modern-day launching equipment Tower Seaham-the personal side The autumn 2003 edition of the Lifeboat Coastguard as to whether it was safe comes top included a mention of the commemoration enough to go out to sea and kept them of the lifeboat George Elmy, whose crew informed of boat movements - much in were lost off the coast of County Durham the spirit of the RNLI's fish safely campaign Reading the autumn 2003 edition of the with five local fishermen in 1962. today (see page 13). Lifeboat, I am amazed to see how many In response, we had a call from a Having been born and bred in Seaham, shouts there have been for the River Thames Mrs Matthews, the daughter of Oliver our member met her husband in the RAF stations and, in particular, Tower. I can't help Smith, who was joint owner of a fishing during the Second World War and moved wondering how so many people manage to boat with the father of sole survivor southwards to join him at Letchworth. get themselves into difficulties: do they fall Donald 'Donny' Burrell. In 1962 they were both shocked to see the in off boats or from the embankment? She told us that her father was a coal news of the loss of life at Seaharn when it I would find it very interesting if you miner but, like many others in the was reported on national television. could at some time include an article on community, was also a part-time fisherman. Mrs Matthews was upset to discover that this subject, which goes to prove how very Mrs Matthews remembers going out in her she knew all of the lifeboat crew and important this new branch of the RNLI is and Donny's fathers' boat frequently as a fishermen who had died from her schooldays. proving to be. child, from as young as two or three years Indeed, everyone in the small town would Whilst writing I would like to say that I old, wrapped up warmly and placed in a have known someone lost that night. find the magazine extremely interesting and sheltered position in the bow. Her father saw the lifeboat capsize from read it from cover to cover. As she got older, she quickly learnt that the quayside and ran to where he guessed the harbour entrance was particularly she would be washed in. It was there that S Harding difficult to negotiate if ever conditions at he found that his friend's son Donny was Brixham, Devon sea were unfavourable. On the odd the sole survivor. occasion when sea and weather caught This sad history has contributed to Editor's reply: Look out for just such an article them out, local fishermen would choose Mrs Matthews' lifelong commitment to the in a future issue and meanwhile see the instead the easier approach into the next RNLI. We wish her many more years of centre Listings section for details of shouts in town further down the coast, and take the reading the Lifeboat. the last quarter too. The tetter on page 20 bus home from there. She remembers they may also be of interest... relied heavily on advice from the Editor the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 etters Airlift from Abigail Two of us were making a passage to deliver After being administered various drugs immediate, effective treatment, my our recently purchased yacht Abigail from and oxygen by the paramedic, I was expertly condition would have been more serious. Gillingham to her new home in Chichester winched off the stern of the yacht. The Three days later I was discharged. in late June 2003. We were sailing in oxygen woke me enough to see that my In 20 years of part-time sailing, although uncomfortable seas, against the wind and, pulse was racing at over 180 beats per I have seen the Solent helicopter fly over a after eight hours' sailing, the tide had just minute, my blood pressure was low, but the few times, I have never seen a real live turned against us, in a sea area we didn't good news was I had not suffered a heart rescue. I never, ever thought that I would be know, in the dark and rain. We had the attack, I was diagnosed as having atrial involved in one, particularly as the casualty. notorious Margate sands to our starboard fibrillation, possibly brought about by the So, I offer my sincere thanks to all that and the big shipping and Thames estuary to retching (apparently the stomach muscles responded to the VHP call. I understand our port side. From the charts we knew we and heart can affect each other). that the helicopter crewman that couldn't sail any closer to the land and our I must admit I felt a bit of a fraud at the administered the initial medical aid may first port of call was to be Ramsgate, a time: the lifeboat and helicopter should only have injured himself when he was landed on further two hours away. be used in emergencies, for people in the lifeboat. I hope that he is fine now. Also I had unfortunately been vomiting for the imminent danger of losing their life. Surely I the lifeboatman who was seasick during the previous few hours. After one session I got a wasn't that ill? However, the medical staff crossing of the sandbanks en route to pain in my chest and felt dizzy and faint. I told me that the decision to get me to Margate. Everybody was very professional took an aspirin but the pain got stronger hospital was absolutely correct. Without and a credit to the service. On behalf of all and I started to pass out. ^ sailors, the majority of We placed a VHP pan whom will never require medico call with Dover the RNLI's aid, may I say Coastguard, who that if things go horribly patched us through to a wrong and we can't medical guy. The save ourselves, then Coastguard decided that knowing there is the best course of action someone there who can would be to scramble and will is something the helicopter and that we really Margate lifeboat and get appreciate. me to the coronary care ward at Margate hospital. Improving reception Congratulations on the excellent 'Quality Commodore) George Cooper. 'faults' into the pupil's radio and being told training' article in the autumn 2003 I recall that we listened, with some to carry on with the scenario. edition. How different from the day in the amusement and embarrassment, to a The concept was far sighted, although 1970s when a collection of coxswains and taped fictional example of blatantly poor some of us were sceptical that lifeboatmen divisional inspectors attended the RNR radio procedure, the simulated background would take to formal training. Thankfully, Training Centre in South Wales for the first 'static' having been provided by we were so very wrong! VHP radio course - pre-cursor to the VHP Mrs Cooper's vacuum cleaner. During the mobile training units - under the tutelage subsequent exercises, anyone trying to Mike Pennell of the late Lieutenant Commander Peter score points with his knowledge was Chief Staff Officer {long retired) Fulton and Lieutenant Commander {now brought down to size by Peter injecting Truro, Cornwall www.rnli.org.uk CO traioil 01 llilUUlUllUM S "Holiday Bed and Breakfast SI ND NO MONEY NOW! 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However, little did I think saw the most wonderful sight in the that I would ever become one of your world: that lovely orange D class inshore Eddie Treeby 'clients'. lifeboat coming my way! Exmouth, Devon At approximately 4.30pm on Wednesday, 15 October 2003 I fell into & the water whilst I changed [water] taxis. I knew I was in trouble as I don't swim very well and the tide was running fairly strongly. After failing to get to the Warren, I fetched up at the Sara jane's moorings and held on tight. I shouted for a long time, not knowing whether I had Left to right: Carey Wexford, Karl Stott and Roy Stott Carey and Roy photos: Haydn Jones Thames RNLI to the rescue Having been a Governor for many years I one.' No chance! Whatever we had picked never thought I would have to call on the up was acting like a rudder and we had no RNLI. When we did need a lifeboat it was steerage, even with the bow thruster. where we least expected. I dialled 999 and was put through to the We'd just bought a boat from Penton central Coastguard control in Inverness. The Hook {a Tremlett 46 Offshore), and now had lifeboat was with us within 5 minutes! It to bring her down the Thames and home to was one of the new Thames jet boats. They Ramsgate. All went well to begin with: the came alongside, put a short tow on us and boat behaved impeccably and we went took us down to Chelsea Harbour Pier, through all the locks without a problem. We where they dropped us off. The Coastguard had done all our height calculations and called us back to ensure we were OK. What planned to arrive in Hammersmith in service! daylight. Unfortunately Richmond lock was Next day a friend came down, with broken and we waited 17.- hours for the snorkel and mask, and at slack water went weir.so now we were in the dark. under and within 15 minutes had unravelled Then came Hammersmith bridge, the a barge hawser, which had knotted itself one we were most worried about getting around the propeller. under. Having had our calculations wrecked So a big 'thank you!' to the Thames RNLI by the hold up at Richmond we approached service. After 14 years of Hazel and I as gingerly and passed with about 18 inches of Governors with both children Storm Force air space. members too, I never expected to cash in on Then it happened: the port engine the membership! stalled. I started it again, put it in reverse to clear whatever it was, but it stalled again. Dom Watson 'No matter,' we thought, 'we'll continue on Ramsgate, by email www.rnli.org.uk |% U Lifeboats Elegant Nautical Cardigan Wear it with slacks, jeans, skirts... 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Copies are available online at www.librario.com or by calling 01343 550245 Lifeboats in action ifeboats in action Brothers and stations unite two boats could only communicate by shouting. Mrs Burston was fighting to keep a straight course at the helm. The yacht was now being battered by larger waves and the wind strength increased. Mrs Burston waved for help. The Red Bay crew were quick to respond. Tom made an approach to transfer Gareth, and Paddy called Belfast Coastguard to request the assistance of Lame's Trent class lifeboat. The Lame lifeboat Drjohn McSparran launched within 10 minutes with Jimmy Healy's brother Frank in command. Meanwhile, Tom throttled the B class towards the yacht. In an extremely difficult manoeuvre, with Chloe surfing and broaching on the larger waves, Tom laid the port bow onto the yacht. Gareth quickly When Red Bay lifeboat crew were paged, there was no immediate stepped onto the yacht and then Tom moved threat to life for the couple on the yacht, Chtoe. Yet at Red Bay the lifeboat out of harm's way. station brothers Tom and Paddy McLaughlin remember thinking: Gareth assessed the condition of the 'It was blowing a gale right up here... We knew we were going to crew and took the helm on Chtoe. With something serious' Gareth's handheld VHF radio, communication was easier, but the breaking swell had Mr and Mrs Burston are experienced sailors collectively as a crew, so we discussed it and increased to 3m. Gareth fought to keep a and had lived on their sturdy yacht for nearly knew Gareth's sailing ability.' However, there steady course towards shelter at Lame. Red 20 years. They were heading for Portpatrick, was no seat for Gareth, so it was a rough Bay lifeboat stood by. Paddy commented: Scotland when the conditions suddenly ride. He held on tight as the lifeboat made 'After we transferred Gareth, for the next 15 changed on 8 September 2002. The wind 20 knots on the five-mile passage to the minutes the conditions were bad. There were swung to the east and the impeller wouldn't yacht. lots of breaking seas coming at him, getting work. When Mr Burston investigated, he When they reached the casualty, htm beam on.'Thankfully, the conditions could find nothing wrong with it, but by this conditions had worsened and Chloe was eased as the two vessels passed Garron time the conditions were rough. The couple pitching and rolling in a 2m swell and Point. decided to sail to shelter in Camlough breaking seas. Mr Burston remembers:'We The Lame lifeboat was fast approaching harbour, but they feared that even if they were being thrown about something chronic from the south. By radio, Red Bay lifeboat got through the entrance, they wouldn't be ... getting a bit black and blue.' Chtoe was requested that a crew member from the able to stop in time. Sound judgment made nearing Garron Point, an area with a Trent be ready to transfer onto Chtoe via the them alert the Coastguard to their situation notorious tidal rip from the Irish Sea and Atlantic 75. Tom explains: 'We always knew at this point. The Coastguard requested the the Atlantic. there would have to be some sail work done, launch of the Red Bay lifeboat at midday. Tom, the helmsman, recalls: 'We realised so we would have to transfer another crew It only took Red Bay five minutes to we were always going to have to transfer member.' launch their Atlantic 75. Four crew someone, but when we first got to them Larne lifeboat reached the casualty and members, not the standard three, manned there was no way it could be done.'While the Atlantic 75 one mile south of Garron the lifeboat. It was thought likely that one of escorting the yacht, keeping a close eye on Point. Lame Crew Member Paul Johnston them would have to transfer to the casualty her, Tom discussed other options with the was successfully transferred onto the Atlantic and Crew Member Careth Shannon's crew and decided that Larne all weather 75 and then onto the yacht. experience as a yachtsman made him perfect lifeboat should be placed on standby. Under close escort of the two lifeboats, for the job. Tom stresses that it was a joint In the conditions, the VHP radio of the Gareth and Paul sailed southwest in decision to take an extra man: 'We do things yacht was out of reach below deck, so the improved conditions towards Glenarm www.rnli.org.uk Lifeboats in action THE RED BAY marina. Within two miles of Glenarm, they LIFEBOAT prepared Chtoe for a tow by Larne lifeboat. Atlantic 75 lifeboat Tom and Frank discussed the dangers of B-728 getting through the narrow entrance of Glenarm Dorothy Mary marina with a heavy (approximately 9-tonne) Funding: Bequests of boat in tow. They decided that both lifeboats Miss Dorothy Mary would be needed to control, enter the harbour Raine and Mr David and berth the yacht safely. The Trent class towed Stanley Raine the yacht into the marina while the Atlantic 75 attached a short tow to Chtoe's stem, ready to THE CREW act as a break and to help with steerage. Helmsman Tom A large crowd of onlookers watched the Mclaughlin manoeuvre as Chloe was berthed successfully Paddy Mclaughlin over 2V; hours after the launch of Red Bay Careth Shannon lifeboat. On shore, the couple thanked the Jimmy Healy lifeboatmen, who were relieved at the outcome of the service. Mr Burston later said of the RED BAY LIFEBOAT STATION lifeboat crew; They couldn't have been nicer or Established: 1973 more helpful.' After a brief rest, both lifeboats set off back to their stations. Although the Red Bay THE LARNE LIFEBOAT crew had another rough ride, both lifeboats Trent class lifeboat reached home safely. 14-30 Tom McLaughlin receives the Thanks of the Drjohn McSparran Institution on Vellum for this service. Paddy Funding: Bequests of McLaughlin, Jimmy Healy and Gareth Shannon Miss Margaret receive a letter of appreciation. The actions of McSparran, Mrs Arabella Larne lifeboat are also recognised by a joint letter Frances Maud Cripps of appreciation. Deputy Divisional Inspector for and Miss Susan Ireland, Owen Medland, praised the teamwork of Cochrane McCully with both crews and remarked that: 'A plethora of other gifts lifeboating skills were demonstrated by all on board.' Owen singled out Tom's actions, which THE CREW prevented the rescue escalating into a more Coxswain Frank Healy serious situation:'Tom McLaughlin showed great Willie McCauley foresight and command during the service.' Martin Agnew Karen Black Keith Leitch Paul Johnston Roy McMullen Miles Red Bay lifeboat LARNE LIFEBOAT locates casualty STATION Crew Member Gareth Established: 1994 Shannon transferred to CMew THE CASUALTY Larne lifeboat arrives Crew of two on 12m Red Bay Tow established yacht Chloe Chloe berthed at Glenarm marina THE CONDITIONS Weather: Dry Visibility: Good Wind: Force 6, gusting 7 Sea state: Rough, Portpatrick 2-3 m swell Northi Ireland Lifeboats in action ifeboats in action Disaster averted at Whitby When two lifeboatmen at Whitby station spotted a small boat heading seawards one afternoon in January 2003, they knew the crew of three were putting their lives at risk Helmsman John Pearson and Mechanic still remembers one particular moment: Glenn Goodberry watched with concern as The casualty was picked up by an a small day boat with an outboard motor extremely large swell and broached to port. approached the harbour exit. The boat had I was sure she would capsize.1 only been bought 24 hours before and this So John swiftly took the lifeboat was the three crewmen's first trip to sea. alongside the day boat. Later, John They were apparently unaware of the commented: 'The inshore lifeboat handled danger they would meet out of the harbour. exceptionally well in the conditions.' He Winds were only force 3 at the time, but turned both the vessels' bows to the sea high winds from previous days together and ordered the men into the lifeboat and with the meeting of fresh water from the they didn't need to be asked twice! John river Esk and the incoming tide were recalls: 'The three crew of the vessel resulting in a swell of up to 3m at the responded immediately to my command to harbour entrance. leave their vessel. They were very grateful.' With fears for the safety of the men, With three extra people on board, now John and Glenn left the boathouse to keep it was the lifeboat that was at risk in the an eye on them. John recalls: 'We were breaking seas. John remembers: 'With my hoping he would turn around.1 But the boat crew as well there was a lot of weight on kept going. Glenn used his mobile phone to the boat to get back into harbour.' John was alert Number Coastguard. At 3pm the relief discussing their options with those ashore D class lifeboat, Cetrek, launched with via VHP radio when he observed a lull in the THE WHITBY LIFEBOAT John at the helm and Stephen Boocock and breaking waves. With razor-sharp reactions Relief D class lifeboat D-491 Philip Webster as crew. he judged the moment well and made a Cetre* The D class passed out of the harbour successful run for the harbour entrance and Funding: 25th Anniversary Appeal through breaking seas and, with the radio safety, to great relief all round. of Cetrek Ltd help of Glenn and the Coxswain on shore, John Pearson received a letter of they soon located the day boat. The crew appreciation from the Chairman Peter THE CREW had finally realised their mistake and were Nicholson, who thanked John for his Helmsman John Pearson trying to turn back to the harbour. They 'judgment, leadership and skilful Stephen Boocock were getting dangerously close to the surf seamanship' during this swift 10-minute Philip Webster line, so John told his crew to rig a tow ready service. Glenn's role was also recognised WHITBY LIFEBOAT STATION for rapid deployment. with a letter from Operations Director Established: 1861 The situation worsened as the day boat Michael Vlasto who complimented Glenn: RNLI Medals: 5 Gold, 14 Silver, 16 Bronze was surfing down the waves, out of control 'Your alertness and proactive actions were and her outboard motor had failed. John instrumental in saving precious time in the THE CASUALTY launching of the lifeboat.'The 'level-headed Crew of three on 6m day boat with teamwork' of Crew Members Stephen outboard motor Boocock and Philip Webster were also praised by Michael Vlasto and John was THE CONDITIONS pleased that: 'The crew carried out their Weather: Overcast tasks without hesitation, displaying visibility: Good professionalism during a difficult service.' Wind: Force 4 Sea state: Rough, 3m swell www.rnli.org.uk Lifeguards in action JJfeguards in action Extended lifeguard season saves the day ^» Beach lifeguards at Perranporth were surprised to see a horse and rider galloping up to them on the afternoon of 26 October 2003 Two horse riders had been enjoying a sunny The lifeguards kept the casualty as autumn day on Perran Sands beach when comfortable as possible while they waited one fell off and was badly injured. Her for help. They also cleared a landing area friend phoned the Coastguard on 999 and for the Royal Navy Sea King helicopter, raced on her horse to get help. keeping the horses and people at a safe The lifeguards at Perranporth base, distance. under the instruction of Carrick Supervisor The helicopter arrived about 20 minutes Andy Thomas, reacted quickly. Drustan after the lifeguards and took the casualty to Ward and Darren Earl collected medical Treliske hospital. Although the lifeguards equipment with Andy and ran to the scene, haven't heard from the casualty since, they accompanied by Tom Rees, a surf life saving were delighted to discover that she had club volunteer. The incoming tide meant been discharged from hospital. Andy was there was no vehicle access but they ran grateful for the presence of two volunteer the 2km in good time, reaching the injured lifeguards, Tom Rees, the 'runner' during the woman in just over 10 minutes. incident, and Gavin Wells, who monitored The four lifeguards found the casualty the water's edge near Perranporth base lying on her side near the water's edge. She while the other lifeguards were at the scene was clearly in a lot of pain. The lifeguards of the accident. worked together to treat and reassure her. It was thanks to Perranzabuloe Parish As part of their training, they had learnt to Council and Perran Sands Holiday Park that look out for possible spinal injuries and had the lifeguards were on duty throughout practised treating this throughout the October. They requested extended lifeguard season. Afterwards, Andy commented that cover at Perranporth beach when they this training, along with the combined realised that good October weather was experience of the three lifeguards, was vital. likely to attract more crowds than usual. They carefully adjusted the woman's The increasing popularity of surfing and kite position so she was lying on her back, took surfing also meant that the beach would be her riding helmet off, covered her in their busy. The lifeguard season was originally jackets to keep her warm and monitored due to end on 30 September but the her 'ABC1 - her airway, breathing and additional donations from the Parish circulation. Tom ran back for more first aid Council and Holiday Park enabled the RNLI equipment. to extend the service throughout October. Andy soon realised that the lifeguards Greg Spray, RNLI Area Lifeguard would have to move the casualty onto a Manager, praised the involvement of the spinal board and up the beach because of Parish Council and Perran Sands Holiday the fast incoming spring tide. This Park: They are acting in an extremely manoeuvre was done with great care and responsible manner by ensuring that expertise, to avoid causing the woman any lifeguard cover reflects the changing safety more pain or further damage. needs at the beach.' the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 Listings Miss Sally Anne (Baggy) for the relief fleet The last ever Atlantic 75 lifeboat to be built for RNLI service was named on 5 November at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The lifeboat is named Miss Sally Anne (Baggy) after the donor who has generously funded the craft. Miss Sally Odell expressed a wish to make a substantial gift to the RNLI several years Slue Peter presenter Konnle Huq takes a trip on Blut Peter 1 with the Uttlehampton crew ago and was offered the opportunity to purchase the last of the Atlantic 75s. Miss Odell said: 'I went over to the Isle of Blue Peter 7 Wight in August to see the boat being built - she looked like a fine craft that would serve at Littlehampton her crew well I was very impressed by the Littlehampton's new Blue Peter- set up at the RNLI's boat building facility at funded lifeboat Blue Peter 1 has been Cowes. Everyone was so friendly and it was a named and welcomed into the RNLI Saturday, 20 September 2003 saw the very enjoyable day. The RNLI does such a fleet at a special ceremony of handing over and dedication of a new good job in helping people in difficulty and dedication in October. This was a inshore lifeboat at Burry Port. The IB1 saving lives at sea - it's easy to forget double celebration, as the new is the second generation of the D class sometimes that they rely on donations from £550,000 boathouse was officially lifeboat and the first major design the public to continue their work. It's good opened at the same ceremony. change since its introduction in 1963. to know that I've been able to contribute to The new Atlantic 75 inshore This is the fourth lifeboat to be on such a vitally important cause and long may lifeboat was provided - at a cost of service at Burry Port since the station they continue.' £100,000 - by generous donations was re-opened in 1973. Following the naming ceremony, Miss from CBBC's Blue Peter viewers. The All iBIs are built for the RNLI by a Sally Anne (Baggy) will join the relief fleet show's presenter, Konnie Huq, handed local Welsh company, Avon Inflatables and will commence her first relief duty at over the boat to the RNLI on behalf of at Llanelli, and fitted out for lifeboat Kinsale, Co. Cork, in the Republic of Ireland, Blue Peter viewers saying: This has work by the RNLI at the Inshore shortly afterwards. Kinsale lifeboat station been the result of a long-running Lifeboat Centre at Cowes, Isle of has only been in existence since late May appeal started in 1966. Millions of Wight. The fully kitted out boat costs 2003 and is currently under evaluation to determine the need for a permanent facility viewers have organised many £20,000. fundraising events. We have had a long This new boat. The Young Watsons, in the area. Should that need be established, and happy association with the RNLI donated by Mr and Mrs Bill Bache of Miss Sally Anne (Baggy) will be allocated since the original Blue Peter 1 lifeboat Walsall, West Midlands, is named after permanently to Kinsale as their station was stationed here in Littlehampton. their four grandchildren. Mr and lifeboat. I'm delighted to hand this new lifeboat Mrs Bache's daughters married brothers over into the care of the RNLI, where and hence share the name Watson. I'm sure she will help them to continue Mr Bache presented the boat to the Saxon their lifesaving work.' RNLI and the grandchildren performed The new boathouse took the naming ceremony. at Donaghadee 10 months to complete and The day's event ended with a incorporates enough space for the celebration dinner attended by the Donaghadee's new Trent class lifeboat was station's two inshore lifeboats. There Bache family together with committee, named at a ceremony in September. The is also a dedicated crew room, crew, retired crew, ladies' guild and lifeboat was funded by the generous legacy modern shower facilities, an up-to- friends of the station. During the dinner of Ms Freda Rivers and was named in date workshop and space for storage Mr Bache was presented with gifts as a memory of her late husband, who was a of equipment and spares. reminder of the day. keen fisherman. Lifeboat launches for April to June 2003 ABERDEEN BEM8RIDGE CLOGHER HEAD FISHCUARD HUMBER ON-1248(17-24):Apr 1.29 ON-1126(47-018): May 17; Jun 8, ON-1178(12-21): May 31; Jun 2, ON-1198(l4-03):May 15; Jun 8, ON-1201(17-02): May 28, 29. 31; ON-1257(17-30): Jun 23 12, 18,21(x2) 5,14 24(x2) Jun 1,6 D-4Z8: Apr 19; May 21; Jun 8{x2), D-503: Apr 18(x2), 26; May 4, 7, CONWY D-465: Jun 8, 27 ON-1216(17-05): Apr 27; 15,19 29,3ftjun11,21(x2),29 D-482: AprlS, 19, 24; May 10, D- SOS: May 10,26 May 16(x2);Junl9,22.23 ABERDOVEY BERWICK-UPON-TWEEO 31(x2);Jun28 FLAMBOROUGH HUNSTANTON B-758: Apr 18, 20; Jun 1(x2), 4,14, ON-1191(12-32): Apf 20; May 1; COURTMACSHERRY HARBOUR B-703: May 26; Jun 7,13, 28 8-749: Apr 6.16, 17,18,19; May 3, 25,29 Jun 13 ON-1205(14-07): May 21,24; Jun 29 FLEETWOOD 9,26, 30, 31; Jun 6, 13,22,24. 29 D-494: Apr 20 H-003: May 3, 5, 3ft Jun 22, 24 ABERSOCH COURTOWN ON-1122(47-017): Apr 17(x2), 19; 8-790: May 18, 24 BLACKPOOL D-S48:Apf 21; Jun 16 May 25; Jun 1,14(x2), 29 ILFRACOMBE 8-732: Apr 18; May 15 D-556:Apr 17, 19, 25; May 4, 21, ON-1165(12-007): May 13,29, ABERYSTWYTH COWES 8-748: May 28.29; Jun 26 25,26, 27,28; Jun 14, 26,29 3ftjun11,29(x2) B-704: May 29; Jun 11. 23, 27, 29 B-706: Jun 2S(x2) D-451:Apr 18; May 11,28(x2) FLINT D-555:Apr20. 23, 30; May 5; B-774:Apr 1,13, 15,23,24,29; CRASTER Jun1,15,22(x2),28,29(x2) May 4(x2), 11 D-S58:Apr 18; May 11, 1S,28(x2); D-510: Jun 2. 29(x2) Jun 8,9,22 D-542:Jun21 INVERGORDON ACHILL ISLAND FOWEY D-566: Jun 9,22,26 CRICCIETH ON-1206(14-Oe):Apr2l,26; ON-1240(14-28):May7,9 ON-1222(14-18): Apr 1,6(x2). 18; BLYTH 8-700- Apr 17(x2). 18; May 3(x2), May 10, 18, 22, 28; Jun 19 May 10, 22; Jun 12,14,18,20,22 AITH 10(x2);Jun 17 ON-1204(1*06V May 1B,26;Jun 17 D-439: Apr 18; May 10, 17,18, 30; ISLAY ON-1232(17-14):)un 16 D-464:Apr6,21,22;Jun3.14 8-707: Jun 22, 29 Jun 14 ON-1219(17-08); May 28; Jun 1 ALDEBURCH BORTH CROMER D-526: Apr 6 ON-1257(17-30):Apr 10 ON-1193(12-34): Apr 8; Jun 13 D-479: Apr 3 ON-1097(47-006): May 7, 24 FRASERBURGH KESSOCK 0-520: Apt 13;Jun!3(x2) D-483:Apr 18(x2). 24; May 11,15; D-568: May 11,29,31 ON-1259(14-34): May 10. 22; B-771:Apr21(x2);Jun6,8 J AIDERNEY Jun1(x2),29(x3) CROSSHAVEN Jun 6. 8, 21 KtLKEEL ON-1199(14-04): May 27, 28, BRIDLING TON 8-782: Apr 17. 22; May 10, 25(x2); GALWAY 8-593: Jun 2,14 30(x2). 31; Jun 21, 30 ON-1169(12-12): Apr 5; May 24; Jun 2,17(x2).24,29 8-738: Apr 4, 18, 20; Jun 22 D-5S1: May 24 KILMORE QUAY Jun 15 CULLERCOATS GIRVAN ON-1187(12-28): Apr 13; May 21; AMBLE D-469: May 5; Jun 13,16{x2), 8-591: Apr 5,6, 19(x2); May 25, ON-1196(12-37): Apr 29; May 3; Jun16,20(x2),21(x2),29 ON-1176(12-19): Apr 27; May 17,23 22(x3), 29 31(x2);Junl(x2).1S Jun 16 KILRUSH D-4Z2:Apf 27; May 23 D-557:Apf 10.23,26,30 DONAGHADEE GRAVESEND 8-729: Apr 3; Jun 2 ANCLE BRIGHTON ON-1267{14-36):Apr 19,22(x2) B-736: May 10 KINGHORN ON-1114(47-011): Apr 13,25; B-737: Apr 18; May 28, 31; Jun 1, 3, DOUGLAS E-004: Apr 16, 25, 28; May 1. 3; 8-720: Apr 8.9,13.14,15,19. May 18(x3),24,26; 5, 8(x2), 12(x2). 14, 15. 22. 24, 29 ON-1147(47-032):Apr 19; Jun 1, 5 Jun 2, 5. 7,11(x2),12.13(x2), 15. 20(x2); May 4{x2), 13,17,24; Jun 2,9 Jun10(x2),21(x2) BROUGHTY FERRY 17,18 DOVER K1PPFORD D-493:Apr 18,21,22;Jun 15,30 ON-12S2(l4-31):Apr 13(x2);Jun 14 E-005: Apr 4(x2); May 8, 11,14,15, ON-1220(17-09): Apr 23; May 10, D-434: Jun 8, 21 ANSTRUTHER D-457:Apf 13{x2);Jun14 19; Jun 2. 5, 7 27, 28, 29 ON-1174<12-17): May 4, 14, 18; KIRK WALL BUCKIE DUN LAOGHAIRE GREATYARMOUTH 8. GORLESTON Jun 25(x2) ON-1231(17-31):May24;Jun1. ON-1268(17-37):Jun 18 ON-l200(14-05):Apr 11, 18,27; ON-1208(14-10):May23. 28 D-SS2:May 14, 18;jun8, 25 8,27 8UNDORAN May 3, 28; Jun 19 8-786: Apr 6, 13, 26, 27, 28; May APPLEOORE KYLE OF LOCHALSH B-753: Jun 12(x2), 13.20, 29(x4) D-458: Apr 6. 11,13(x2), 27; May 4{x2),8, 10, 11,19,30 ON-1140(47-027):Apr 18; Jun 11, 15,28(x2);Jun8, 26(x2) B-740:Apf 9, 20; May 16,19 BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH HARTLEPOOL 14,30 D-565: Apr 5 LARGS 8-733: Apr IS; May 28; Jun 8{x2). ON-1106(52-32): May 12,13, 24; B-742: Apr 18(x3); May 3, 4(x3), DUNBAR Jun 28. 30 8-739: Apr 31x2), 6(x2), 16.17, 5(x2);Jun13, 15.17,28 25(x2) 19(x2), 24(x2), 26; May 10; Jun 1, ON-1207(14-09): May 2,14, 23; ON-1109(47-007): Apr 23 D-S1ft Jun 21 13.21 ARAN ISLANDS Jun 14, 29 B-766: Apr 6; May 12, 13. 24; Jun 1, BURRY PORT ON-1217(17-06)rApr 18(x3). 27; D-544: May 2, 10, 23; Jun 14, 22, 29 23,28 LARNE D-461:Jun21(x2),22(x2) May 18. 24; Jun 17.19,24 HARWICH ON-1107(52-33): Jun 17 D-491:Apr8. IS; May 9,11,28; DUNGENESS ARBROATH ON-1202(17-03):Apr 14; May 8; ON-1246(14-30): May 18; Jun 6, 29 Jun 5,15(x2) ON-1186(12-27): Apr 3, 24; ON-1194(12-35)rApf 13; May 25,28 May 7, 22; Jun 1,8 Jun 3, 5 D-44S: May 18 CALSHOT D-471:Apr 13; May 11,22,25,28; B-789: Apr 8, 9. 18, 19, 20, 26(x2), LERWICK ON-1108(52-34): Apr 17, 27(x2). 3ft DUNMORE EAST Jun 18 27, 28; May 1,2,3,4, 5,9,10,29; ON-1221(17-10): Apr 4; Jun 3. 18. May 13,17.25; Jun 2.8(x2), 15,22,29 ON-1253(14-32): Apr 7,24; ARKLOW Jun3,6,7,8{x2),14.15,18.22 20,28 ( D-407: Apr 16, 27(x2); May 17; May21(x2);Jun8,14,16, 26 ON-1223(14-19): May 26; Jun 7,25 HASTINGS Jun 14, 22 EASTBOURNE LITTLE AND BROAD HAVEN ON-n62(12-004):Apr4 D-484: Apr 17(x3), 23; May 14(x2), 30 ARRAN (LAMLASH) CAMPBELTOWN ON-1195(12-36):Apr4,9,17, B-770iApr 17, 26; May 7, 30: 22(x2),23(x2);May4, D-S40: Apr 17,18, 26; May 5, 29, LITTLE HAMPTON ON-1241(17-19): May 30; Jun 4, 31; Jun 20 Jun4{x2), 14.16,24, 30 12,17 , 12, 21.26{x2j;Jun 14. 8-779: Apr 6. 18(x2); May 4, 5.18. HAYLING ISLAND ARRANMORE D-500: May 10, 30 18x3 ,21 25, 30, 31; Jun 8 D-436: Jun 18(x2) B-712:Apf 3, 5, 27; May 18, D-433: Apr 18; May 18, 25, 31(x2) ON-1244(17-22):Junl3 CARDIGAN ON-12S407-27): Ape 1, 8,12, 18, D-474:Apr 18(x3), 22, 23; 19(x2t, 29; Jun 8(x4), 13, 14,21, LITTLESTONE-ON-SEA B-752:Apr 13, 18; May 15, 17(x2), 29(x2) 20(x2). 23; May 21 May 26, 28 B-785:Apr 16,21, 24; May 30; 18; Jun 18,30 B-757: Apr 12, 18; May 3, 4{x2), BALLYCOTTON ENNISKILLEN Jun 1(x2), 21 D-S47: Apr 13; May 17(x2); Jun 20,24 5(x2),6{x2) ON-1233(14-25):Apr 10, 15; B-525: May 29; Jun 29 CASTLETOWNBERE D-465: Apr 13, 14(x2); May 4(x2), 6 LLANDUDNO Jun 9, 13,22(x4},24, 29 B-549: Apr 17, 19; May 3, 24, 29; ON-1118(52-36): May 22. 24; Jun S D-496: Apr 27; May 29; Jun 14 ON-1164(12-006): May 11,18; BALLYCLASS Jun 7 Jun 21 CHISWICK HELENSBURGH D-492: May 2 8-592: Jun 28 D-508: Apr 18; May 11,17, 28; B-734:Apr12,22;Jun13 EXMOUTH 8-791: Apr 7, 13.19,21(x2); Jun 5, 8,11,20(x2),21,29(x2) BANGOR E-003: Apr 27(x3) May 18(x2), 23.29,31; Jun 1,9, ON-1210(14-12):Jun2l,23 LOCHINVER B-S84: Apr 6, 13,15.1ft May 4, 9, E-004: May 29{x2) 14(x3), 15,26,27 14; Jun 814, 17,29 ON-1245(14-29):Apr 1B(x2); ON-1144(52-42): Apr 22; May 14 E-005: Apr 16(x2), 17(x2), 18(x3), May 3; Jun 10 HELVICK HEAD BARMOUTH LONGHOPE 19(x2), 20{x3). 21(x2), 22(x3), 25 D-S16: Apr 18, 23. 24; May 3,10, 8-760: Apr 17; May 9. 23; Jun 10, ON-1185(12-26):|un27 ON-1098(52-28): Apr 2ft May 11 E-006: Apr 5(x2), 6, 8, 9,10. 11(x3), 12, 14, 15, 17.25(x2),26(x2); 19,24 D-414: Jun 27(x2), 28(x2), 29()t2) 13, 29(x2); May 2(x2), 3, 4{x3), 5, Jun7(x2).9,10,14,17,21.25 HOLY HE AD LOUGH SWILLY D-480: Apr 18(x3), 20; May 18. 21 8(x2), 10. 11(x2),26.27(x2}. ON-1111(47-009): Apr 24, 26(x2), EYEMOUTH ON-1123(52-37): Apr 27; May 3,11 30(x2); Jun 2, 8(x5), 13(x2), 14, 27; May 18(x2);Jun 12 BARRA ISLAND ON-1209(14-11): Apr 6; Jun 10 D-507:Apr 13, 17; Jun 21, 27 15(x2),17(x2},l8.20(x3),21,23, 8-717: Apr 5. 14, 19, 20(x2). 22, ON-1230(17-12):Apr 1 HORTON AND PORT EYNON 26, 28(x2), 29 FALMOUTH 24. 30(x2);May 1,18.31(x3); BARROW CLACTON-ON-SEA ON-1262(17-33):Apr15 D-498: Apr 13. 18; May 9, 27; Jun 6, 24, 25 ON-1117(47-014):May 31; Jun 16 Jun 9,15,21,22,28 8-744: Apr 13. 27; May 19. 21, 24, B-595: Apr 4, 18.19, 23; May 14, D-502:Apr 17; May 31 D-456:Apr 12;May8(x2) 29(x2);)un 16.19,22(x3) 26; Jun 1.15 HOWTH LOWESTOFT BARRY DOCK D-5S9:ApFl2,13.18 FENIT ON-1258(14-33):Apr 1,18,19, ON-111S(47-012): Apr 3. 23, 26; ON-1082(52-23): Apr 20; 20(x2).21;Jun 1,13. 16(x2) CLEETHORPES ON-1239(14-27): May 22; Jun 19 Jun 5 Jun 4(x2), 8 0-443: Apr 20, 21; May 5, 10 D-4S4:Apr20,21(x2),3ftMay FILEY LYME REGIS BEAUMARIS D-530: Jun 9, 20, 28 6(x2), 18,21,30(x2);Jun1,2, 5, 19. ON-1170(12-13): Apr 8; May 8 8-741: Apr 6,15, 22; May 1, 6, 14, B-768: Apr 5, 13,18(x3), 19, 24, 28; 23,24 D-S63:May 13,25(x3);Jun 15,18, HOYLAKE 28, 3ft Jun 4,12, 16, 28(x2) May5(x2)18,26(x2),27,29, 31; ON-1163(12-OOS):Apr8. 21; CUFDEN 25,27 LY MING TON Jun 2, 4. 7, 8(x3). 14, 22, 27, 28(x2) May 2,15 B-792i Apr 19; Jun 1,2 8-784: Apr 18, 19, 23; May 4, 8,16, D-431:Apf 19; Jun 1.2 22(x2),25;Jun1, 14(x4), 15(x2) Identifying lifeboat classes B-### B class lifeboat {Atlantic 21 or Atlantic 75} D-### O class lifeboat All weather lifeboat; £-### E class lifeboat ON-###(47-###)Tyne H-### Inshore rescue hovercraft ON-### 14-### Trent ON-###(52-###)Arun V-### Valiant RIB trial lifeboat XP-### X class small inflatable Lifeboat IYTHAMSTANNES PETERHEAD RYE HARBOUR STAITHES AND RUNSW1CK VALENTIA ON-1148(12-11):Jun 1 ON-1127(47-019): Apr 27; Jun 23 B-727:Apr 18; May 29{x3), 30; B-78S: Jun 12,16 ON-1218(17-07): Apr 7; May 7; D-423:Apr9.15(x2); May 31; PLYMOUTH jun 4,28 STRANRAER Jun 9,11 Jun 1(x2) ON-n03(S2-31):Apr7, 10(x2) SALCOMBE D-S38:Apr21;May31;Jun19 WALMER D-50ftJun4, 5,1S,30(x2) ON-1264(17-3S):Apr 16, 19,23; ON-1130(47-022): Apr 6, 19, 22, STROMNESS B-589:Apr 16; Jun 30 MABLETHORPE May 7,13,27(x3); Jun 3,12(x2), 23, 26; May 3, 22,26, 31; Jun 1,6, ON-1236(17-l6):Apr20; D-514: Apr 26 B-778: Apr 27 16.22,23,27 7,28 May 14, 31 WALTON AND FRINTON D-466: Apr 27 POOLE SCARBOROUGH SUNDERLAND ON-1154(47-036):Apr 18(x2); D-506: Jun 6, 25(x2) ON-1131(47-023):Apr21(x2); ON-1175(12-l8):Apr22; ON-1225(14-21): Apr 9; May 10, May 2,21; Jun 9, 11.22(x2),24 MACDUFF May 13. 25, 30, 31; Jun 7,22,25,28 May 16; Jun 12 19,2l,31;)un2.8,15(x2),24,25,26 WELLS B-578:Apr26.27;Jun1 B-710:Apr6, IS, 18(x7), 21,23; D-560:May 11, 17, 31; Jun 2 D-470:Apr 3, 18, 19; May 3. 11, ON-1161(12-003):May 12, May2,4(x3), 5, 13(x2). 15(x2) MALLAIG SEAHOUSES 17,28; Jun 2,5,12,15 24(x2) B-775: May 20, 22, 30(x3); ON-12 50(17-26): Apr 13; May 8. ON-1173(12-16):May 4,8; SWANAGE D-512:Apr9;May 24; Jun 15 Jun1(x2), 5,7, 14{x3), 16. 17,21, Jun 7, 21,25.28 WEST KIRBY 24, 28; Jun 2(x2) 22. 25(x2), 28,30 ON-1182(12-23): May 28, 31; D-529:Apr 13; May 3,11.27; Jun6,15,20,29 D-473: Apf 2, 22; May 4; MARGATE POOLE CREW TRAINING CENTRE fun 18, 24 ON-H77(12-20):May 10,17, D-475: Apr 23; May 24; Jun 1, 6, Jun15{x2),29 23; Jun 17.29 ON-1179(TL-02):Junl7,26 SEISEY 15,29 WEST MERSEA D-486:Apr15,21 PORT ERIN ON-1074(47-001):Apr7,13; TEDDINGTON B-761:Apr 7, 16, 18. 20; May 3, D-545: May 5(x3), 10. 18.31; B-594: May 30; Jun 10, 22. 24, May 4. 18, 27;Jun8(x2), 12(x2), D-576:Apf 14, 17; Jun 28 28, 31;Jun1,8(x3),9, 13,15, 19, 28(x3) 16,21(x2). 28 Jun 5,8,11,29 TEESMOUTH 22, 26, 29 PORT ISAAC D-486: Jun 22, 28(x2), 29 WESTON-SUPER-MARE MINEHEAD D-533: Apr 5; May 5,26,27 ON-1110(47-008): Apr 6, 22; B-713: May 13,20,21,25,30; D-442:Apr 18(x2) May 13 B-769: Apr 18, 19, 20; May 18. 25; SENNENCOVE Jun 14, 15,22 PORT ST MARY TEIGNMOUTH Jun 13, 15,28 ON-1146(47-031):Apr 3,10; Jun 5 D-549:Apr 18; May 25; Jun 13 ON-1150(52-44): Jun 30 B-588: Apr 4, 6.17, 18,20,23; D-446:Apr 18.19. 20; Jun 13, 14, D-459: Apr 11; May 29. 30; Jun 30 MOELFRE ON-1234(14-26):Apr 13; Jun 10 May 7. 14, 28, 31; Jun 1(x2), 4, 6, 15,26 ON-1116(47-013):May31 D-575: Apr 3 SHEERNESS 7,17(x2). 20. 25(x2), 29 D-477: Jun 4 D-532:Apr 13, 21; Jun 3, 22, 29 PORTTALBOT ON-1211(1*-13):May 16; TENBY WEYMOUTH Jun8(x2), 14(x3), 15,22(x3) MONTROSE D-550:Apr4, 18; Jun 21 ON-1112(47-010):Apr 15, 16. ON-1261(17-32):Apr1:5,6.19: D-513:Apr2, 16.27; May 1, May 9. 15. 16, 17, 18,25,26,31; ON-1152(47-034):Jun9, 14. 15 PORTAFERRY 23; May 15; Jun 14 25(x2);Jun1, 13,22(x2) D-562: Apr 9, 16, 17. 20, 23; Jun 3, 7, 12,13, 14,22.29 D-481:Apr3;Jun14,15 B-762:Apr 13, 20; May 1,30,31; B-746: Apr 1, 2, 19. 20; May 4, 18 Jun 15,29,30 SHERINGHAM May 15, 25, 26, 28, 31; Jun 2,13, : MORECAMBE B-702: Apr 9,18; May 12,29; Jun 24 14(x3), 1 S(x_2), 16, 22, 27, 29, 30 Jun 8, 11, 12(x2), 14,16. 22(x2). 30 PORTHCAWL D-488:APf6.17(x2), 18,20. WHITBY 21(x2) B-726:Apr4, 5. 13. 17.20,22; SHOREHAM HARBOUR THE LIZARD ON-11S8{47-040): May 1; Jun 1. 8 ON-1145(47-03O):Apr11 ON-1212(14-14): Apr 30; May 8, D-564:May2;Jun12 May 11,13(x2), IS, 26,31; Jun 3. 24; Jun 4, 16 15,18 D-488: Jun 16,27,28(x2) THE MUMBLES H-002: Apr 5,17,18; May 2; Jun 12 D-521: Apr 16, 30; May 24. 28{x2) PORTHDINLLAEN D-501:Apr 5. 6(x2), 7, 18.20,29; ON-1096(47-005):May 13 MUOEFORD MayS WHITSTABLE ON-1133(47-021):Aprl4, 16, D-463:Apr 7. 17. 18,21,28; B-583:Apr IS, 16, 18, 19,21; B-764: Apr 6; May 2, 3(x2), 4. May 5,6, 16, 26, 27; Jun 5,11, 14, 25; May 3,17.26 SKEGNESS May S(x2), 29; Jun 5,11(x2), ON-1166(12-OO8):Jun 1,8, 15, 15(x2),22, 26.27. 29 18(x2),22,31;Jun8(x3),12,1S, 18.23.26,28,29 PORTPATRICK 25(x2), 26 16,28 THURSO NEW BRIGHTON ON-1151(47-033): Apr 10; WICK May3(x2), 17. 18, 19; Jun 8, 9 D-573:Apr8;May S(x2), 15, ON-1081(52-22): May 14, B-721:Apr8, 13; May 7,18,22, 31(x3); Jun 8,14(x2), 15, 16, 21, 29 ON-1213(14-15): Apr 16; Jun 28 25;Jun8(x3), 18{x2), 20(x2) PORTREE 2S(x2);Jun1 SKERRIES WICKLOW NEW QUAY (CARDIGANSHIRE) ON-1214{14-16}: May 5, 7,21; TIGHNABRUAICH Jun 22, 23, 24(x2), 26 B-718:Apr 18,30 6-743: Apr 16; May 18, 23; Junl. 5 ON-1153(47-035): May 18, 19; D-476:Apr 17 Jun 2. 10 ON-1226(14-22):Apr9. 14 B-747:May 25, 31; Jun 5,9 TOBERMORY NEWBIGGIN D-425:May 12,18, 19, 30; Jun 2.10 PORTRUSH SLIGO BAY ON-1143(52-41): Apr 20; May 9; B-745:Apf 15; May 23, 24 WITHERNSEA ON-1107(52-33):May24(x2); B-781: May 20 Jun 13, 26 B-754: Apr 5 0-419: Jun 28 Jun 1 SOUTH BROADS TORBAY NEWCASTLE D-541:May 11; Jun 2,15. 19 ON-1247(17-23):Apr9;May 18; D-419: Apr 27 ON-1255(17-28):Apr8. 18, 19, ON-1188(12-29): Apr 11; May 14 Jun 26 D-438: Jun 5,6, 7 20{x2), 30; May 4(x2), 17, 28; WORKINGTON D-467: May 26; Jun 5, 18 ON-12S4(17-27):Jun 13, 19,24. V-001:Apr27;Jun 14. 17 Jun 14(x2). 1S(x2), 17, 22, 29(x2) ON-l141(47-028):Apr6;Jun1 D-478: Apr 11; May 3. 31; Jun 14 28,29 XP-05: May 28, 29; Jun 5, 6 D-504:AprS, 17, 18,19; YARMOUTH NEWHAVEN D-411: May 18; Jun 9,13,16,22. 24 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA May4(x2), 11, 15, 19, 22, 24(x2), ON-l249(17-25):Apr 18, 19,23; ON-1086(52-25): May 29(x2) 0-572: Apr 29; May 23(x2), 24 B-776:Apr 12, 13, 18(x3),25; 25(x2); Jun 2, 4, 8.15, 17,20.21, May 8, 17(x2), 31; Jun 8, 19 23, 29(x2) ON-1243(17-21):Apr 5(x2), 19, PORTSMOUTH May 3, 5(x2), 18. 26(x2); Jun 8(x4), YOUGHAL 22, 26; May 24, 31(x2); Jun 5, B-730: Apr 19, 20; May 4(x3), 10. 1S,21,22(x5).28(x2),29(x2) TOWER 8{x3), 12,18,21,22,25 B-780:Apr7. 18; May 5; Jun 16, 30(x2); Jun 5,8, 12,15, 18, 19, 22 D-487: May 8, 26; Jun 22(x7), E-003: Apr 1, 2(x2l. 3(x2). 4(x2), 6, 22, 28, 30 NEWQUAY (CORNWALL) D-S54:Apr 15, 16; May 4, 11, 18; 2S(x2),27, 30 11(x4), 12(x2). 13(x2), 15,16, B-71S:Apr 17, 19; May 14,30 Jun 5(x2), 19 D-527: Jun 22(xS), 29 18(x2), 20, 21, 24. 29(x2); May 2, 3(x4),4(x3), 7.8, 10, 11,12. D-444: Apr 17(x2), 19; May 14, PWLLHELI ST ABBS 18,24 13(x2), 18. 21, 28, 29(x2), 30(x2), ON-1168(12-010): Apr 19; May B-783: May 18 D-497:Apr 17 31;Jun2,4(x2),5.6,7,8(x2), 3; jun 28 ST AGNES 20(x2),23, 25,27(x2).29 NORTH BERWICK D-522: May 26 D-441: May 5; Jun 29 E-004: May 24(x3), 26; Jun 18(x2) D-452:Apr 11; May 2, 3, 10, 14; QUEENSFERRY E-005: Apr 7(x2), 9. 10; Jun 12, 18 Junl ST BEES B-735:Apr 11, 18; May 4(x4), B-719: Apr 18,22 E-006:Apr24, 25,26, 27 OBAN 15(x3), 18,19, 20. 24; Jun 1,2, TRAMORE ON-1227(14-23):Apr 1, Il(x2). 3(x3), 9, 12, 13,17.29 ST CATHERINE B-772:AprS;May26,28;Jun11 D-424: May 4. 30; Jun 15,27 13, 14,22(x2);May 20, 30,31; RAMSGATE TREARDOUR BAY Jun 1,4,7,8,14,16, 18, 19,24 ON-1197{14-02):Apr 13,22 ST DAVIDS B-731:Apr 17, 18(x3); May 1.3, ON PASSAGE B-765: Apr 3, 8, 11,23, 26(x2) ON-1139(47-026): Apr 4; The services listed ON-1201(17-02):May 13(x2) May 19; Jun 10(x2), 12.15, 17.28 26;Jun1.7(x2).8.l5.22,2S, REDBAY 29(x2) here are those for ON-1212(l4-14):Apr11. 12 D-447: Jun 28 B-728:May25 0-543: Apr 4; May 27 D-440: Jun 1 which returns had PADSTOW REDCAR D-441: May 26 ON-1094(47-003): May 21. 24; ST HELIER been processed at HQ B-777:May4, 13; Jun 8, 10. 11, ON-1157(47-039):Apr 14.19; TROON Jun 22(x2). 29 15, 16 by October 2003. ON-1155(47-037): |un 13 May 9,12; Jun 3.8,15.17,22,23,29 ON-1134(52-38):Apr 13.17,26; D-523: Apr 26; May 13,29; Jun 16 May 4, 5,10(x3). 15; Jun 15,17, There may be other PENARTH STIVES RHYL 19,27 services for which B-725: May 25, 26, 28. 31; Junl, ON-1167(12-009): Apr 6, 26, 27; ON-1183(12-24):Apr 18(x2); TYNEMOUTH 10, 16 May24;Jun21(x2) returns had not been May 3(x2); Jun 3 ON-1242(17-20):Apr 12,22(x2); D-534:Apr14,16; May 28; D-51S: Apr 6,7.17, 18, 27; May 5; ON-1184(12-25): May 18 May 19, 31{x2);Jun2, 14,27 received or processed. Jun 10, 16 Jun21(x2) D-449: May 12, 18; Jun 7,17, 25 ST PETER PORT D-S35: Apr 2; May 23, 27, 31(x2); PENLEE D-485;Apr13, 16(x2) Jun8.14,21. 23(x2), 28 B-787: Apr 21 ON-1103(52-31):May23. 28 ROCK ON-1203(17-04):Apr4 D-489: Ap< 7 istings A busy year for Penlee station New £600,000 lifeboat station 2003 was a very special year for the Penlee station. Not only has unveiled in Mudeford the station celebrated its bicentenary, it has also seen the naming of two new lifeboats, the construction of a new berth for its Mudeford's new RNLI lifeboat station was officially opened at a Severn class lifeboat, plus two of its fundraisers have received Gold special ceremony of dedication on Saturday, 25 October. The awards at the APA at the Barbican in London. station, built to house an inshore lifeboat plus launching vehicle, The 200 year celebrations culminated in a three-day festival, became operational at the end of September. held on and around the seafront in Penzance at the end of July. The building work was possible thanks to a combination of The celebrations continued into August with a Lifeboat Day and an fundraising by crew and local supporters and the generosity of evening quayside service at which the station was presented with four local people: Mrs Mary Avis Bowman of Swanage, Miss Eva a bicentenary vellum by the RNLI. Molly Brown of Bournemouth, Mrs Elizabeth Popplestone of The station's new Atlantic 75 lifeboat Paul Alexander was Christchurch and Mr Dudley RoyTranfield of Ferndown.The named on Saturday 10 May at a ceremony attended by over legacy of MrTranfield came via his son, Craig, who represented /•*, 300 guests. The lifeboat was generously provided by Mr and the donors at the ceremony.The four legators will be honoured ^.^' Mrs Archer, in memory of their late son Paul. with a special memorial plaque, which will be given pride of The Severn class lifeboat Ivan Ellen was officially named on the place at the station. 29 September at a ceremony attended by over 500 people. The Victor Derham, lifeboat operations manager at Mudeford lifeboat was funded by the generous bequest of Mr Ivan Leech, station, said: 'I am really over the moon with the new station. whose son John served as an RNLI boat mechanic in the south The crew are particularly pleased to have somewhere warm and west for many years. The guest list read like a who's who of the dry to change and there's even a dedicated training room.1 RNLI over the last 30 years, with people travelling from as far away as Wales to be at this special occasion. Lytham St Annes boathouse opening The final event on 21 October was a simple service of dedication of the new berthing facility, which was provided from On Saturday, 16 August, in glorious sunny weather, Helen Vlasto, the legacy of Mr Harold Cox. wife of RNLI Operations Director Michael Vlasto, officially opened the new Lytham St Annes all weather lifeboat house. St Peter Port celebrates 200 years of Lifesaving She was presented at the start with a bouquet by Simone Crogan (aged 8), daughter of crew member Toby Grogan. The celebrations began on 2 May 2003 with the award of a Branch Chairman Allan Williams opened the proceedings and bicentenary vellum. In June, the station was fortunate enough to introduced Mr Vlasto, who accepted the station on behalf of the enjoy fine sunny weather for its anniversary weekend. Visitors to RNLI. He then handed the boathouse into the care of Lifeboat the event included two French lifeboats; Alderney's Trent class Operations Manager Frank Kilroy. lifeboat Roy Barker I; the prototype Tamar class lifeboat; and This is the first time the station has had an all weather , several former lifeboats including the Michael Stephens, which was lifeboat in a boathouse. The boats were moored afloat from involved in the rescue of 92 troops from Dunkerque. Events 1931 to 1999 in an exposed estuary and for the last four years included a flypast by a Sea King helicopter from RNAS Culdrose have been parked on a wind-swept car park totally in the open. and the Channel Islands Air Search aeroplane Lions Pride. The next Following a vote of thanks and service of dedication, Mrs Vlasto morning featured a service of thanksgiving held on the pierheads. unveiled a plaque and declared the boathouse officially open. Retirements On station The following person has retired from duty ALL WEATHER Martin Woodward Relief fleet Coxswain, Bembridge Trent class ON-1274 Betty Huntbatch on 16 September Deaths INSHORE Burry Port It is with regret that we report the following deaths D-611 The Four Watsons on 17 September 2003 Mrs Thelma DowdJng MBE Looe Honorary Life Governor B-793 Alan & Margaret on 2 October 2003 David Francis Aubrey Happisburgh Retired Station Honorary Secretary, PortTalbot D-607 Spirit of Berkhampstead on 21 October 2003 Doreen Smith Salcombe Treasurer, Beverley guild B-794 Joan Bate on 7 November 2003 Lifeboats in action ifeboats in action A narrow escape for Dutch couple at Dunbar left to right: Alan Blair, THE DUNBAR INSHORE LIFEBOAT Adam 'Addie' Cray, D class Lifeboat D-544 Stuart Pirie. Martin Keillor The Hastings and Ian McDougal Funding: David Hastings and brothers THE INSHORE LIFEBOAT CREW Helmsman Stuart Pirie Duncan MacKay (landed after 2 hours) David Thomson (landed after 2 hours) Paul MacMullen (boarded from shore) Alan Blair (boarded from shore) ASSISTED BY DUNBAR ALL WEATHER LIFEBOAT Trent class lifeboat 14-09 Sir Ronald Pecheli Bt Funding: Bequest of Dora, Lady Pechell, Dunbar Lifeboat Appeal with other gifts and legacies THE ALL WEATHER LIFEBOAT CREW Coxswain Gary Fairbairn Kenneth Peters Douglas Gillan Brian Cleator Martin Keillor Erich Schonwalder Denholm Horsburgh Lifeboatmen and Coastguards hauled a crew of two to DUNBAR LIFEBOAT STATION Established: 1808 safety from a grounded yacht, seconds before falling rocks RNLI Medals: Four Silver, one Bronze destroyed the vessel THE CASUALTY Crew of two on 13m yacht Noblesse A state-of-the-art £100,000 yacht, approach to the casualty was extremely THE CONDITIONS Noblesse, was entering Dunbar Harbour dangerous with seaweed, underlying Weather: Part cloudy on the afternoon of 5 July 2003 when rocks and a choppy sea. The lifeboat Visibility: Good she was caught on its approach at low got to within 300m when Duncan Wind: Force 2 tide by a northerly 3m breaking swell. MacKay swam over to the yacht with Sea state: Moderate or choppy, 3m swell, breaking The vessel was swept up onto rocks on the tow rope and then returned to the at harbour entrance the north west side of Dunbar Castle lifeboat. In full lifeboat kit, with the cliffs and the top of the mast was swell pushing him one way and the caught on the walls of the castle itself, backwash pulling him another, this was 18m up. no easy task. The Dunbar inshore lifeboat was At this point the Dunbar Trent class quickly on the scene, but Helmsman lifeboat S/> Ronald Pechell Bt arrived on Stuart Pirie had concerns about getting the scene and the tow rope was through the surf at the harbour transferred to her. But they were entrance, with the low tide. The unable to refloat Noblesse. www.rnli.org.uk Lifeboats in actio Stuart swam from the inshore lifeboat To save Noblesse from further to Noblesse, boarding the vessel via the damage, the lifeboat crews attempted to tow rope. He explained to the Dutch tow the yacht away from the base of the couple that they were in a dangerous cliff but the tow rope snapped in the position and needed to be taken off their process. Numerous further attempts were yacht. Stuart recalls the conversation: made to pass a line to the vessel. The The main difficulty in this shout was the inshore lifeboat crew swam with difficulty language difference. Attempting to to try and reach Noblesse but were convince the casualties to leave the vessel hampered by the swell. A crew change proved frustrating.' However, once the was now required on the inshore lifeboat initial shock was over, the Dutch couple as crew members became exhausted realised the potential danger of their trying to swim lines to the vessel after situation. nearly 2 hours at the scene. Meanwhile the Coastguard mobile cliff Martin Keiller from the Trent was rescue team was setting up on top of the transferred to the inshore lifeboat and castle. Four RNLI crew members assisted attempted to swim to Noblesse. Several the team and Coastguard Addie Grey was crew members also tried to swim/wade lowered to the bow of Noblesse. The out to her from the shore to no avail. situation worsened as the vessel was On a final attempt Crewman Douglas pivoting on its keel with the top mast Gillan from the Trent class lifeboat swam scraping back and forth 1-2m, dislodging out but he too was unable to reach rocks and masonry of the castle. Noblesse. He signalled for help and was Windows were broken on the spray deck swiftly pulled aboard the Trent class. The and large rocks crashed through the Trent class tried to get closer to her bow, forward hatch. but the Lifeboat Operations Manager Everyone knew they had to act judged that this was too dangerous and quickly. With great professionalism, advised the lifeboat crews to abandon any lifeboat crew and Coastguard worked further attempt to rescue the vessel. together. Stuart guided the woman to the The precaution proved wise as the bow of the yacht. Addie helped her and mast soon collapsed, crashing down on both were hauled up the cliff face to the Noblesse, damaging her hull. safety. Stuart then assisted the yacht's Noblesse was wrecked, but her crew owner to the bow, where he too was suffered only minor cuts and bruises hauled to safety with Addie. during their narrow escape. Thanks to the Stuart later commented: 'I'll never great teamwork of the RNLI and HM forget the image of Addie Grey climbing Coastguard, the lives of the Dutch couple down the cliff to remove the casualties were saved. Stuart recalls that after the with masonry falling about him.'With the service he: 'felt elated and reflective. Dutch couple off the yacht, Stuart quickly Elated that everyone was safe, but also made his way to the stern of the vessel reflective of what could have happened if away from the falling rocks and jumped the response from everyone hadn't been Dunbar lifeboatmen trying to reach Noblesse into the sea to swim back. Seconds later, as quick.' He praised all the crew involved: Photos: A It stair Punton larger sections of the castle descended They acted professionally and cohesively from above and smashed onto the vessel. even though they were a young crew.' the Lifeboat Wi advanced Not only is St Clements Cod Liver Oil good for you... my children love it too! 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The Coastguard coordinated an extensive search involving 11 lifeboats, a rescue helicopter from RAF Chivenor and four Coastguard rescue teams Fifty lifeboatmen and women looked for the cheekily asking Holyhead Coastguard for a Above and below: Two of the 11 lifeboats involved in 5.5m power boat, Teymar, and her crew of steak dinner on their return! the rescue: Aberystwyth Atlantic 75 Enid Mary and two on a shout that spanned 19 and 20 July It was Barmouth lifeboat that finally New Quay Mersey class lifeboat Frank and Lena 2003. Teymar was last seen leaving New spotted the cabin cruiser at 7am drifting Clifford of Stourbridge Mersey photo: Rick Tomlinson Quay at 11am and when there was still no 9 miles off Aberystwyth, over 17 miles from sign of her by 7.30pm, the Harbour Master New Quay. As the lifeboat neared Teymar reported the vessel missing, prompting the they feared for the couple as no-one could wide-scale search. be seen. They got to within 10m before the The operation was coordinated by pair emerged from the cabin. Both of Milford Haven Coastguard. Four lifeboats Teymar's engines had failed, but the crew from New Quay and Cardigan were the first were alright. The lifeboatmen recall that the to launch. It was to be a long night for one couple appeared to be 'relieved' to see the of them, the New Quay Mersey class lifeboat and then 'embarrassed'. They had lifeboat Frank and Lena Clifford of no radio, distress flares or any way of Stourbridge, Coxswain Dan Potter and crew indicating position aboard Teymar. were out for over 12 hours. Barmouth lifeboat quickly set up the The sea state was moderate with force 4 tow and headed towards New Quay. The winds throughout the search, and rain made tow was then handed over to the New visibility poor. The conditions hampered Quay Mersey lifeboat. All the other radar effectiveness during the search and as lifeboats returned to station. Keith darkness fell, there was no sign of Teymar. remembers that after the service he:'... felt Just before midnight, Aberystwyth's elated: having accomplished a worthwhile Atlantic 75 Enid Mary commenced a job - proud of the professional and challenging 4V? hour search and Barmouth's dedicated crew.' He also praised the Mersey class Moira Barry joined in at Coastguard: 'Compliments to HMCG on 12.30am the following day. devising an effective search formula and By daybreak 11 lifeboats had been coordinating a successful search.' Duration of service involved in the hunt for Teymar. The search area was recalculated and expanded because of overnight southerly winds. The crews that had been out for hours were New Quay Mersey feeling the strain. Keith Allday, Coxswain at New Quay D class Barmouth recalls: 'It was a fairly difficult Aberystwyth Atlantic 75 service ... due to maintaining a high level of Barmouth Mersey awareness over a long period and dealing Fishguard Trent with fatigue.' Cardigan Atlantic 7S The lifeboatmen had to stay alert to Cardigan D class maintain a sharp lookout. Morale had to be Borth Relief D class kept up on board the lifeboats. It was Oily Aberdovey Atlantic 75 — Downing's first night service on Barmouth Abersoch Atlantic 75 — lifeboat: 'Lots of good humour kept us going Pwllheli Relief Mersey on a long shout.'At one point, Mechanic Clyn Sowes helped lighten the mood by the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 Come see the show By the time this issue of the Lifeboat reaches you, the Schroders London g& Schroders International Boat Show 2004 will already be in full swing. This year's event, LONDON which runs from 8-18 January, is special for several reasons. INTERNATIONAL Not only is the show celebrating its 50th anniversary, it is also taking place at ExCel in Docklands for the first time. The RNLI has taken full advantage of BOAT SHOW 8th- 18" JANUARY 2004 at £"£.•>= the new venue's facilities so that visitors can see an all weather lifeboat in aaioclation with moored afloat - another first for the show. (The Daily CCclcartipli based. In this area staff and volunteers are giving out free Sea Safety advice and conducting daily lifejacket demonstrations in the pool. These demonstrations proved such a hit at the Southampton Boat Show that some chandlery exhibitors sold out of lifejackets as a result. The London Boat Show is a great day out, with plenty to see and do for all the family. Why not drop by and see the RNLI? Visitors exploring the half a mile of regularly use the sea for pleasure, is dockside tall ships, historic London boats particularly relevant to the majority of and naval craft will find the relief Severn show visitors. As an additional incentive, class lifeboat Daniel L Gibson berthed at all visitors who sign up there and then will D1. The lifeboat is open to the public receive a free Offshore bear. The RNLI also has a second, smaller Visitors lo this year's London Boat Show can take a throughout the show and their guides are tour of Severn class lifeboat Darnel L Gibson lifeboat crew members who are able to stand in the East Hall at E3094, where Photo: Gilbert Hampton relate their lifesaving experiences. As a windsurfing and canoeing activities are result, it is hoped that visitors will stop off at the main stand where they can help break the RNLI boat show recruitment record by becoming a member. Sharon New, RNLI supporter recruitment manager said: 'Last year at London we recruited 600 members, with 695 people joining us at the Southampton boat show. We're aiming to top these figures by recruiting around 1,000 new members at this year's London show. Bringing the Daniel i Gibson to ExCeL is part of our new campaign to raise awareness and increase membership.' 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Nicholas Leach reports on how the search and rescue network operates in the busy shipping lanes of the Northern Isles The seas off the north of Scotland and major incidents so that rescue units work southern tip of the Shetland Islands. around Orkney and Shetland can be together effectively and efficiently. Emergency rescue services were called out, unforgiving and, in the worst of weathers, The MRSC operations room is staffed the 34 crew were airlifted off and two tugs will catch out even the largest of ships. The 24 hours a day throughout the year from a began trying to putl the tanker away from safety of mariners and sea users in the area watch-keeping complement of 20 the rocky coastline. But the tanker, with is overseen by the Maritime and Coastguard personnel. They can call on the Coastguard 619,300 barrels of oil on board, ran Agency (MCA). The primary role of the helicopter, the five lifeboats based in aground and began leaking its cargo. Coastguard is initiating and coordinating Orkney and Shetland, 33 auxiliary Attempts to disperse the slick were mostly search and rescue (SAR) missions. Their Coastguard teams, made up entirely of ineffective. However, as the light crude oil Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) at volunteers who undertake cliff rescue and was easily broken up by the large waves, 70 Lerwick, Shetland's capital, coordinates coastal searches, as well as the purpose- per cent either evaporated or dispersed rescue units operating in the often built emergency towing vessel (ETV). naturally. treacherous seas around the Northern Isles. ETVs are large anchor-handling tugs The subsequent inquiry into the Braer This centre, one of 19 run by the MCA, similar in design to those employed in the disaster recommended that ETVs should be maintains a round-the-clock monitoring oil industry for rig support duties. The stationed in the major shipping lanes ready service of shipping and sea activity and stationing of ETVs at various locations to assist large vessels should they get into coordinates search and rescue incidents by around the British Isles came about as a difficulty. The MCA was given the tasking units as needed. An emergency result of a disaster off Shetland. On responsibility of managing the ETVs that planning room at the Rescue Coordination 5 January 1993, the oil tanker Braer ran were based initially in the Dover Strait and Centre in Lerwick facilitates the handling of aground off Sumburgh Head at the the Minches, with a third vessel to provide the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 the Braer away from the rocky shore. This prevents such tankers grounding and polluting the coastline, avoiding a threat to human life and the environment. The ETV also performs standby duties, provides passive escort to tankers and works with Shetland's lifeboats in search and rescue operations. The vessel's programme of activity in the summer, a time when fewer large vessels require assistance, includes surveying the shipping traffic going through the channel. Another essential element in the operation of the Coastguard's rescue service is the Sikorsky SK-61N helicopter, affectionately known as Oscar Charlie. Chartered to the MCA from Bristow Helicopters, she is staffed round-the-clock by a crew of four with different crews who work 24-hour shifts. In action, the helicopter is usually in the air for about an hour and a half in good weather. The main exercises undertaken involve lifting and dropping people onto all kinds of vessels, as this is the task which they perform most often when called out for real. One of the most essential pieces of equipment fitted to the aircraft is the dual hoist system. One hoist is used for the majority of lifts with another as back up. To help when searching for persons in the water, a forward-looking infrared camera provides broadcast-quality infrared images and an extensive range of medical equipment is also carried. The RNU's Severn class lifeboats at Aith and Lerwick form another vital piece Coastguard helicopter Oscar of the SAR jigsaw in Shetland. Aith lifeboat winching exercise with th*HpTV Englr Photo: Nicholas Leach/Ships Monthly Charles Lidbury, which operates at the RNLI's most northerly station, covers a huge area in some of the most treacherous cover for the Western Approaches followed required. The ETV operates with a crew of waters in the United Kingdom. Just to by a fourth for the Fair Isle Channel near 11 who live on board for a month, reach the open sea involves a journey of Shetland. followed by a month off. During the winter, five miles and most services last at least The latest Coastguard ETV is Anglian while awaiting a call, the ETV is anchored 10 hours. The Chartes Lidbury can Sovereign, which arrived in Shetland in in sheltered waters such as the bays off the potentially reach higher speeds than the September 2003 to take up duties on the northern end of the Orkney archipelago, as station's previous lifeboat, but in the heavy Fair Isle station. She operates under the near to the centre of her operational area swells of the North Sea the lifeboat often jurisdiction of the area's Coastguard as possible. In the harsh winter weather, has to be throttled back from her top controller Neville Davis and covers a exposing the crews unnecessarily to severe speed of 25 knots, particularly when nominal area of 100 nautical miles radius sea conditions would be foolhardy. encountering 15m waves, a not centred on Fair Isle.This includes the Fair Two of the ETV's primary roles are uncommon occurrence. Isle Channel, the Pentland Firth and the counter-pollution work and pollution To support the lifeboat, the station has waters around Orkney and Shetland, but prevention. With basic heavy towing a modern new crew facility, which was she can of course go further afield if equipment, she is able to tow tankers like formally opened in May 2003. www.rnli.org.uk Feature Lerwick s Severn class lifeboat Michael andJane Vemon Photo: Johnnie Simpson The £320,000 purpose-built facility, against the hull of the casualty in 15m designed around the ideas and needs of the breaking seas and violent force 11 winds. lifeboat crew, provides dedicated training As the lifeboat came clear, with five rooms together with changing areas and survivors on board, a tug had managed to more space for the crew and support grapple the casualty's starboard anchor personnel. It also has an exhibition area cable, and pulled her head round to sea so with TV and video, details of the rescues that the helicopter could lift the other 10 performed since the station was crew members off the ship. During this part established in 1933 and a history of the of the rescue, helicopter winchman Bill station, so it has become part of the Deacon was tragically lost as he tried to Shetland tourist trail. help those on the casualty. Later in the day, Lerwick lifeboat station, established in after the survivors had been landed, the 1930, is perhaps best known for the lifeboat was taken as close as was exploits of Coxswain Hewitt Clark, who considered prudent in the conditions. They was awarded the Cold Medal for the found no sign of the winchman and had to service to the cargo vessel Green Lily on abort the search due to growing darkness 19 November 1997. The lifeboat crew in and floating debris being tossed around in the Severn class Michael and jane Vemon the huge seas. battled to reach the vessel in atrocious The dramatic service to the Green Lily weather as tugs tried to stop it going sums up rescue work in the Northern Isles. aground. When the last tow failed, all The terrible conditions that can often be Aith's Severn class lifeboat hopes rested with the lifeboat. Hewitt encountered by lifeboat and helicopter Charles Lidbury manoeuvred the lifeboat towards the crews are not uncommon in these waters, Photo: Nicholas Leach /Skip* casualty in limited sea room, which was and the teamwork of all involved when reduced with each passing minute. called into action has to be of the highest Numerous attempts were made to put the order. Vessels large and small use these Nicholas Leach is Deputy Editor of the lifeboat in a position where the survivors busy waters and all come under the international shipping magazine Ships Monthly. The feature upon which this article is based, could be evacuated. Many attempts had to watchful eye of the Coastguard controllers. 'Shetland sea guardians', appeared in the With ferries, cruise ships, tankers using be aborted due to the violent motion of December 2003 issue and is adapted here by the seas, but whenever possible a survivor nearby Sullom Voe, large fishing vessels, kind permission of that magazine.Thanks to would be grabbed by the lifeboat's crew workboats and the numerous pleasure Neville Davis, Kieran Murray, Peter Leask, the and hauled aboard. Each time an approach crafts are all potential users of the search crew of Oscar Charlie and Mark Clark. was made, the lifeboat was slammed and rescue network of the Northern Isles. the Lifeboat Winter 03/04 EXQUISITE GOLD & DIAMOND RING ONLY £98.00*! 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We sold 600 fish touched the hearts of these two little October when he donated an entire day's suppers and giving them the cash is a girls during a branch collection at South takings from his branch of Harry gesture of my gratitude and respect. I hope Mimms services on a sunny August Ramsden's in Inverness. Alan hasn't this will encourage other businesses to back weekend. Stan and the Sea Safety forgotten that he owes much of his these men and women who give their time roadshow joined volunteers from Potters livelihood to fishermen and the lifeboat and effort every week for a cause that can Bar, Enfield, Hampstead Garden Suburb, crews that go to their rescue. He netted sometimes be taken for granted.' Kessock Finchley, Stanmore and North Chingford over £2,000 from sales one Sunday and Branch Chairman Campbell Ross said:'We branches, who collected a whopping donated the lot to the station as a big approached Harry Ramsden's for a small £3,400. RNLI Greater London region thank you. 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The following morning was a more Activities kicked off with a Virgin Vie traditional affair when the local ladies make-up party at the Black Bull in Ayton guild held a busy coffee morning in the that raised over £360. The event was Guildhall. The weekend's grand finale saw hosted and organised by Kirsti Avril, wife two rather unusual cabaret evenings held of Berwick crew member Michael Avril. in the cellar of a local car showroom. The Crew wives helped with the raffle and show, After Dark, was written especially lifeboatmen Kevin Knox and John Swan for the Mayoress's charity in support of The Rubbish Band bang out the beats during the found themselves volunteering for a very the Berwick and Seahouses lifeboat After Dark cabaret show in aid of the Lifeboats different role to help raise funds. There stations and proved to be a tremendous was an excellent make-up demonstration success. 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Entertainment on the day included a rescue demonstration by Queensferry's Atlantic 75 The Duncan and Ethet MacRae, a pipe band, various dancing troupes, shows for the kids and face painting. There were also plenty of interesting stalls to enjoy, one of the most popular being Evie's catering corner that gave visitors stunning panoramic views of the Forth Bridge as they - f TO*-** tucked into refreshments. assr- LIP PlRMU Clockwise from top right: Highland dancers, RNLI supporter Pat 'Pirate' Mulraney and children's entertainer Scott Lovatt all helped to make the open day a roaring success Photos: Hamish < Carol remembered On a somewhat sadder note, Queensferry crew members also ' received £810 in August from the family of Carol Anne Douglas. Carol tragically died from deep vein thrombosis following an aeroplane flight abroad. 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